Little Rock, AR Road Trips

With 16 routes heading out and 40 heading in, Little Rock, AR works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Little Rock, AR spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

56

Longest Drive

222.4 mi

Bella Vista, AR

Quickest Drive

18m

Sherwood, AR

Plan Around Little Rock, AR

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Little Rock, AR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Gentry, AR to Little Rock, AR 219.8 mi · 3h 54m Prairie Grove, AR to Little Rock, AR 189.9 mi · 2h 51m Greenland, AR to Little Rock, AR 185.5 mi · 2h 50m Corning, AR to Little Rock, AR 170.2 mi · 2h 46m

Continue From Little Rock, AR

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Little Rock, AR to Bella Vista, AR 222.4 mi · 3h 57m Little Rock, AR to Fort Smith, AR 159.5 mi · 2h 22m Little Rock, AR to Green Forest, AR 159.2 mi · 3h 41m Little Rock, AR to Ashdown, AR 152.8 mi · 2h 48m

Trips from Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, AR to Bella Vista, AR

222.4 mi 3h 57m

Little Rock, AR to Fort Smith, AR

159.5 mi 2h 22m

Little Rock, AR to Green Forest, AR

159.2 mi 3h 41m

Little Rock, AR to Ashdown, AR

152.8 mi 2h 48m

Little Rock, AR to Alma, AR

144.2 mi 2h 31m

Little Rock, AR to Jonesboro, AR

131 mi 2h 5m

Little Rock, AR to Tennessee, AR

91.8 mi 1h 46m

Little Rock, AR to Russellville, AR

75.1 mi 1h 23m

Little Rock, AR to Lake Hamilton, AR

61.1 mi 1h 13m

Little Rock, AR to Hot Springs, AR

55.1 mi 1h 7m

Little Rock, AR to Searcy, AR

50.8 mi 1h

Little Rock, AR to Malvern, AR

46.9 mi 55m

Little Rock, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

44.2 mi 52m

Little Rock, AR to Ward, AR

30.5 mi 37m

Little Rock, AR to Maumelle, AR

17.5 mi 24m

Little Rock, AR to Sherwood, AR

12 mi 18m

Driving from Little Rock, AR

Expect an average of 91 miles and about 1h 41m behind the wheel when leaving Little Rock, AR. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 222 miles (3h 57m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Little Rock, AR most often head toward Bella Vista, AR (222.4 mi, 3h 57m), Fort Smith, AR (159.5 mi, 2h 22m), Green Forest, AR (159.2 mi, 3h 41m), Ashdown, AR (152.8 mi, 2h 48m), and Alma, AR (144.2 mi, 2h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 91-mile drive from Little Rock, AR, expect to burn about 3.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Little Rock, AR and 40 routes heading into Little Rock, AR, covering 56 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 222 miles.

The longest mapped route from Little Rock, AR covers 222 miles and takes approximately 3h 57m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Little Rock, AR runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Little Rock, AR include Bella Vista, AR, Fort Smith, AR, Green Forest, AR and Ashdown, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.