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Trip from Dierks, AR to Little Rock, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

123.3 mi

198 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dierks, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 70, Main Avenue, East Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.3 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.62 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.7 miles from Dierks, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 123.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 123.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 and Main Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.3 miles on US 70.

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.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and Main Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70 / Main Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 123.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 70 / Main Avenue

Turn right onto US 70 / Main Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
26.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 70

Turn left onto US 70

Navigation decision point

4
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the ramp toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
7
123.1 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | West 7th Street

Turn left onto West 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
123.2 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | State Capitol

Turn right onto State Capitol

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 70 64.3 mi 1h 26m
Main Avenue 26.5 mi 39m
East Grand Avenue 18.2 mi 22m
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway 10 mi 10m
I 30 1.9 mi 2m
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway 1.4 mi 1m
State Capitol <0.1 mi <1m
West 7th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 70 — 64.3 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 3rd Street

102 ft · 6 sec · East 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto US 70

26 mi · 39 min · Main Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 70

37 mi · 54 min · US 70
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
5

Merge onto US 70; US 270

10.0 mi · 10 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
6

Take the exit onto US 70

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 70
7

Merge onto US 70

18 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

27 mi · 30 min · US 70
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67
10

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 630
12

Continue on I 630

1.4 mi · 1 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
14

Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

188 ft · 13 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
15

Turn left onto West 7th Street

408 ft · 13 sec · West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto State Capitol

503 ft · 22 sec · State Capitol
17

Turn slight right

260 ft · 19 sec
18

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Dierks, AR, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.3 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 27 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 18m

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 Dierks, 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 Dierks, AR

This is one driving day of about 123.3 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Dierks, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 64.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.7 mi from Dierks, AR · 1h 31m into the drive

Downtown Hot Springs, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hot Springs, AR

62 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.

Popular next leg

Hot Springs, AR to Little Rock, AR

55.2 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Glenwood, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hot Springs, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Dierks, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 68
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.62 one way

$37.24 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $20.44 $40.88
premium $4.56 $22.13 $44.26
diesel $5.61 $27.22 $54.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37 0 $12.95 $5.92
Efficient EV 30.8 0 $10.79 $4.93
EV Truck/SUV 49.3 0 $17.26 $7.89

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Dierks, AR

Evening in Dierks on Thursday

Local time

6:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Rock, AR

Evening in Little Rock on Thursday

Local time

6:20 PM

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

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

2h 45m 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 Dierks, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, Main Avenue, East Grand Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.7 miles from Dierks, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.62 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 123.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Dierks, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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