How far is West Fork, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from West Fork, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.89 mi
02h 44m
Flight
134.45 mi
216.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.45 mi
Kilometers
216.38 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.89 mi
Kilometers
289.5 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sun, May 3, 12:17 PM CDT
Return by in West Fork
Sun, May 3, 3:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fork
2026-05-03T09:33
Arrive Little Rock
Sun, May 3, 12:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Fork
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From West Fork
88.9 mi
01h 22m
To Little Rock
91 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Fork and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on South Campbell Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    93 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McKnight Avenue

    599 ft · 12 sec · McKnight Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Phillips Street

    1 km · 1 min · Phillips Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    139.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  19. 19

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
140 mi · 78%
Phillips Street
33.6 mi · 19%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi
West Broadway Street
0.48 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 20m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 22m from West Fork
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Fork 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 West Fork to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from West Fork and 91 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.05 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Fork and Sunny near Little Rock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fork and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 134.45 mi (216.38 km).

West Fork

#1 West Fork

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,623
Coordinates35.9242500, -94.1885400
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-94.188632, 35.924433)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.03 L · about $24.05
Round trip
$48.09
12.7 gal · 48.06 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.05 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.04 $54.09
Premium $4.63 $29.37 $58.74
Diesel $5.42 $34.39 $68.77

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Fork and Little Rock. The current time is 09:33:08.

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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.