Origin
Alma, AR
Evening in Alma on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alma, AR to Little Rock, AR
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
145.7 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alma, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Spanning 145.7 miles, this route connects Alma to Little Rock, Arkansas, in approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes. Since the entire journey stays within the Southeast region, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget about $22 for fuel, making this an affordable trip for a weekend getaway or a quick change of scenery. You will navigate via Fayetteville Avenue, Highway 71 North, and AR 365, avoiding major interstates entirely. It is a straightforward trip that works best for travelers who prefer local roads over the high-speed monotony of typical highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.8 miles from Alma, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the route features zero percent highway share, you will be navigating local roadways rather than cruising at interstate speeds. This setup creates a more technical driving experience where the road conditions change frequently as you transition between Fayetteville Avenue, Highway 71 North, and AR 365. Unlike a standard highway commute, this path offers a consistent, hands-on experience that keeps you engaged for the duration of the 145.7-mile trek. Be prepared for a winding journey that prioritizes local navigation over rapid transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fayetteville Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alma, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alma, AR to Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AR 365 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mac Arthur Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pike Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fayetteville Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Fayetteville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fayetteville Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fayetteville Avenue
3
Continue on US Highway 71 North
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
US Highway 71 North
4
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge slight left
138 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward AR 365
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
AR 365
7
Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mac Arthur Drive
8
Continue on Pike Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Broadway Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Broadway Street
11
Turn right onto Broadway Bridge
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
12
Continue on Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Broadway Street
13
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
14
Turn left onto State Capitol
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
State Capitol
15
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
16
Continue on State Capitol
413 ft
·
26 sec
·
State Capitol
17
Turn sharp left
259 ft
·
19 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 7-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal preference. Since there are no designated stops on this route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $22 estimated cost without interruption. Because you will be traveling on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, keep a close watch on your speed as you transition between the different state and local routes. You might consider checking your navigation software before starting to ensure you are comfortable with the turn-heavy nature of the drive. The lack of major highway stretches means you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace throughout the entire 145.7-mile distance.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Alma, AR, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alma, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alma, AR
This is one driving day of about 145.7 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alma, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.8 mi from Alma, AR · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Alma, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Little Rock, AR
The final approach into Little Rock, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Little Rock, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.27 one way
$44.55 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $24.43 | $48.86 |
| premium | $4.61 | $26.44 | $52.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.37 | $64.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $6.99 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.32 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Evening in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alma, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 145.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fayetteville Avenue, Highway 71 North, AR 365. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.8 miles from Alma, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alma, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alma, AR to Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alma, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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