Trip from Dumas, AR to Little Rock, AR

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

87.3 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 24m

8 AM

1h 37m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 36m

8 PM

1h 20m

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

Traveling from Dumas to Little Rock covers 87.3 miles of Southeast Arkansas, typically taking about 1 hour and 23 minutes to complete. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to make the one-way trip. Moving from the rural Southeast region toward the state capital, the route transitions into more urban infrastructure. It is a straightforward drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two points, allowing you to get where you need to go without a lengthy time commitment.

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

43.6 miles from Dumas, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via Outer Drive, Wilbur D, and I-630, as the route features zero percent highway travel. Because there is no extended highway stretch, your focus will remain on maneuvering through local road transitions throughout the entire 87.3-mile journey. The lack of long, uninterrupted segments means the drive requires more active attention behind the wheel. It is a practical, functional path that prioritizes navigation through the local road network over the monotony of long-distance highway driving.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Outer Drive 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Dumas, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Dumas, AR to Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Outer Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 630	Unavailable	Refreshing
Wilbur D	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dr Martin Luther King Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 7th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
State Capitol	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Outer Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

2

Turn slight right onto Outer Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Outer Drive

3

At the end of the road, turn left

83 mi · 1 hr 32 min

4

Take the exit slight right toward I 630

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 630

5

Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

6

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 27 sec

7

Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

187 ft · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive

8

Turn left onto West 7th Street

410 ft · 14 sec · West 7th Street

9

Turn right onto State Capitol

502 ft · 22 sec · State Capitol

10

Turn slight right

259 ft · 19 sec

11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in one go without scheduling any stops, as there are zero recommended stops along the way. Be mindful that you are navigating local roads, so keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition between Outer Drive and Wilbur D. If you are planning a round trip, remember to double your $12 fuel budget to account for the return leg. Because the route is less than an hour and a half, aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion as you approach the Little Rock area via I-630.

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 43.6 miles from Dumas, AR, or about 41m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.6 miles or 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 11m

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 Dumas, 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 Dumas, AR

This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dumas, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.6 mi from Dumas, AR · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

44 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

Haskell, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Dumas, 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

$13.35 one way

$26.69 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$14.64	$29.28
premium	$4.61	$15.84	$31.69
diesel	$5.64	$19.40	$38.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.2	$9.17	$4.19
Efficient EV	21.8	$7.64	$3.49
EV Truck/SUV	34.9	$12.22	$5.59

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Dumas, AR

Evening in Dumas on Sunday

Local time

6:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Rock, AR

Evening in Little Rock on Sunday

Local time

6:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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 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 23m 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 Dumas, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Outer Drive, I 630, Wilbur D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.6 miles from Dumas, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.35 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 Dumas, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Dumas, AR to Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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