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Trip from Beebe, AR to Little Rock, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

35.2 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Beebe, AR, AR

Beebe, AR

Tima Miroshnichenko

Downtown Little Rock, AR, AR

Little Rock, AR

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Beebe, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 35.2 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, East Center Street, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 43m highway drive covering 35.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and East Center Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.6 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 18 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 27.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and East Center Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 57 Business.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 35.2 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 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 57 Business

Take the exit onto I 57 Business

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
31.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | 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
32.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward US 70 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 70 East
4
32.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | East 7th Street

Turn right onto East 7th Street

Navigation decision point

6
35.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 27.6 mi 28m
East Center Street 1.8 mi 3m
US 167 1.4 mi 2m
I 40 0.9 mi 1m
West 3rd Street 0.8 mi 1m
I 57 Business 0.8 mi 1m
Broadway Bridge 0.5 mi <1m
East 7th Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 27.6 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beebe, AR and Little Rock, AR.

1

Start on East Center Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
2

Continue on I 57 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 57 Business
3

Take the exit onto I 57 Business

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 57 Business
4

Merge onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 28 min · I 57; US 167
5

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167
6

Take the exit onto US 167

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 70 East
8

Turn right onto East 7th Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · East 7th Street
9

Turn straight onto West 7th Street

175 ft · 3 sec · West 7th Street
10

Continue on North Broadway Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North Broadway Street
11

Continue on US 70

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge
12

Continue on US 70

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Broadway Street
13

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street
14

Turn left onto State Capitol

314 ft · 13 sec · State Capitol
15

Continue on State Capitol

440 ft · 20 sec · State Capitol
16

Continue on State Capitol

415 ft · 25 sec · State Capitol
17

Turn sharp left

260 ft · 19 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.32 one way

$10.63 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $5.84 $11.67
premium $4.56 $6.32 $12.64
diesel $5.61 $7.77 $15.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.93 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Beebe, AR

Late night in Beebe on Saturday

Local time

4:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Rock, AR

Late night in Little Rock on Saturday

Local time

4:07 AM

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

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

43m 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 Beebe, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 35.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, East Center Street, 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 17.6 miles from Beebe, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.32 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 35.2 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 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Beebe, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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