How far is Waldo, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Waldo, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waldo and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldo and Little Rock.
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Start on East McKissack
24 m · 3 sec · East McKissack
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Turn right
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Rosston Highway
15.8 mi · 24 min · Rosston Highway
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Continue on Rosston Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South
2234 ft · 45 sec · West 1st Street South
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1317 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Waldo 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.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
91.1 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waldo to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Waldo and 66.5 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley
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 Caddo Valley.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waldo and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 112.28 mi (180.7 km).
#1 Waldo
City in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 33.3515100, -93.2957300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $3.79 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.40 | $50.79 |
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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