How far is Rayville, LA from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Rayville, LA to Little Rock, AR is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rayville and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayville and Little Rock.
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Start on Harrison Street
820 ft · 18 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto North Louisa Street
11.9 mi · 18 min · North Louisa Street
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on North Oak Street
2309 ft · 39 sec · North Oak Street
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Grabault Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto McCreight Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · McCreight Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crossett Road
7.9 mi · 10 min · Crossett Road
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Continue on Hamburg Road
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Hamburg Road
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Turn left onto Highway 11
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 530
23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
2962 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 630
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto State Capitol
153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn slight right
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rayville and Little Rock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hamburg Road
Continue on Hamburg Road
68.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Rayville and Sunny near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rayville to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Rayville and 88.5 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rayville and Sunny near Little Rock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rayville and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 159.77 mi (257.13 km).
#1 Rayville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 32.4773600, -91.7548500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.55 | $22.21 | $44.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.05 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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