Origin
Clinton, AR
Afternoon in Clinton on Friday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, 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 17m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 65, South Broadway, Broadview Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 70.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 65 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clinton, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Clinton, AR to Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 65 | — | — |
| South Broadway | — | — |
| Broadview Street | — | — |
| North Broadview Street | — | — |
| Skyline Drive | — | — |
| AR 365 | — | — |
| Mac Arthur Drive | — | — |
| Pike Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 65
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Yellowjacket Lane
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Yellowjacket Lane
2
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 65
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 65
4
Continue on South Broadway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
5
Continue on Broadview Street
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadview Street
6
Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 65
7
Continue on North Broadview Street
12 mi
·
16 min
·
North Broadview Street
8
Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 65
9
Continue on Skyline Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyline Drive
10
Take the exit left
27 mi
·
27 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward AR 365
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
AR 365
12
Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mac Arthur Drive
13
Continue on Pike Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Broadway Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Broadway Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway Bridge
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
17
Continue on Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Broadway Street
18
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
19
Turn left onto State Capitol
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
State Capitol
20
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
21
Continue on State Capitol
413 ft
·
26 sec
·
State Capitol
22
Turn sharp left
259 ft
·
19 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Clinton, AR · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Clinton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.68 one way
$21.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Little Rock on Friday
Local time
3:33 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
2 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 17m 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 Clinton, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 65, South Broadway, Broadview Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Clinton, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.68 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 Clinton, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Clinton, AR to Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton, 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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