How far is Salem, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Salem, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Little Rock.
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Start on Salem Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Salem Road
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Turn sharp left
1317 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Alcoa Road
2469 ft · 57 sec · Alcoa Road
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Turn sharp left
582 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto I-30 Frontage Road
1.6 km · 2 min · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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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 Salem and Little Rock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-30 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Salem and 12.1 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shannon Hills.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 17.29 mi (27.82 km).
#1 Salem
Salem is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6289800, -92.5582200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
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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