How far is Southside, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Southside, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.41 mi
01h 26m
Flight
75.76 mi
121.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.76 mi
Kilometers
121.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.41 mi
Kilometers
143.89 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Southside
Fri, Apr 17, 9:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southside
2026-04-17T18:59
Arrive Little Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southside
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Garner
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Southside
44.1 mi
00h 43m
To Little Rock
45.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southside and Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southside and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on Batesville Boulevard

    27.9 mi · 36 min · Batesville Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the exit right

    55.2 mi · 57 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  13. 13

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  14. 14

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southside and Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Batesville Boulevard
84 mi · 94%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.47 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Batesville Boulevard

Take the exit right

55.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
00h 43m from Southside
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southside 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 Southside to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Southside and 45.3 miles from Little Rock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southside and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Garner, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

63 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southside and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 75.76 mi (121.92 km).

Southside

#1 Southside

Human settlement in Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,990
Coordinates35.6984100, -91.6234700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: US 167 (-91.623382, 35.698462)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.63 $14.57 $29.14
Diesel $5.42 $17.06 $34.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Southside and Little Rock. The current time is 18:59:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.