Origin
Beebe, AR
Late night in Beebe on Saturday
Local time
2:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
Beebe, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
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 pointsThese 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.
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
2:15 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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