Origin
Arkadelphia, AR
Evening in Arkadelphia on Friday
Local time
5:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arkadelphia, AR to Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
68.8 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arkadelphia, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Little Rock, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, North 10th Street, Wilbur D. Mills Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 68.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 68.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and North 10th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.6 miles on I 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and North 10th Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.6 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 630
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 630
7
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 61.6 mi | 1h 4m |
| North 10th Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Valley Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Caddo Street
2
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
3
Continue on US 67; AR 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 30
60 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 30
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 30; US 67
7
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 630
9
Continue on I 630
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
11
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
12
Turn left onto West 7th Street
408 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto State Capitol
503 ft
·
22 sec
·
State Capitol
14
Turn slight right
260 ft
·
19 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Arkadelphia, AR · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Arkadelphia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.39 one way
$20.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Friday
Local time
5:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Arkadelphia, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, North 10th Street, Wilbur D. Mills Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 miles from Arkadelphia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.39 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.6 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Arkadelphia, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Little Rock, AR
More trips to Little Rock, AR
Explore more options from Arkadelphia, AR or browse trips ending in Little Rock, AR.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AR road trips.