How far is Waldron, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Waldron, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waldron and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldron and Little Rock.
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Start on Danville Road
39 m · 11 sec · Danville Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
47 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit straight
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue
18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 30 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 Waldron and Little Rock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
64.1 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waldron and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waldron to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Mountain Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Waldron and 69.7 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waldron and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Pine
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 Mountain Pine.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waldron and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 102.7 mi (165.28 km).
#1 Waldron
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,335 |
| Coordinates | 34.8984300, -94.0907600 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
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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