Origin
Bald Knob, AR
Morning in Bald Knob on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bald Knob, AR to Little Rock, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
61.2 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
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6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bald Knob, AR
Beth Fitzpatrick
Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bald Knob, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, US 64, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
30.6 miles from Bald Knob, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 61.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.1 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367 / Highway Avenue North.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Highway Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 57 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 367 / Highway Avenue North
Turn right onto AR 367 / Highway Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 64
Take the exit onto US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
57 mi into trip
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~59m in
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US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
4
58.5 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 70 East
6
61.1 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 28.1 mi | 29m |
| US 64 | 27.5 mi | 28m |
| US 167 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Highway Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 28.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bald Knob, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on South Elm Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
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South Elm Street
2
Turn right onto AR 367
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Highway Avenue North
3
Turn straight onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 64
4
Take the exit onto US 64
27 mi
·
27 min
·
US 64
5
Continue on I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
29 min
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I 57; US 167
6
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
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1 min
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I 40; US 167
7
Take the exit onto US 167
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 70 East
9
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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East 7th Street
10
Turn straight onto West 7th Street
175 ft
·
3 sec
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West 7th Street
11
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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North Broadway Street
12
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
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Broadway Bridge
13
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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Broadway Street
14
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West 3rd Street
15
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
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State Capitol
16
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
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State Capitol
17
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
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State Capitol
18
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 30.6 miles from Bald Knob, AR, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 miles.
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 61.2 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.6 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
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 Bald Knob, 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 Bald Knob, AR
This is one driving day of about 61.2 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bald Knob, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 28.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Bald Knob, AR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Bald Knob, 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
$9.24 one way
$18.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Little Rock on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 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
1h 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 Bald Knob, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 64, US 167. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Bald Knob, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.24 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 is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Highway Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 57 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bald Knob, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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