Origin
Eudora, AR
Evening in Eudora on Sunday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eudora, AR to Little Rock, AR
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
144.8 mi
233 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Eudora, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 144.8 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 65, Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, Wilbur D. Mills Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.4 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.14 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
72.4 miles from Eudora, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 144.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and Wiley A Branton Sr Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.4 miles on US 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and Wiley A Branton Sr Highway. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 8 / East Armstrong Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Eudora, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 53m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 8 / East Armstrong Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 65; US 82; US 278): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 8 / East Armstrong Street
Turn right onto AR 8 / East Armstrong Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 65; US 82; US 278
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; US 82; US 278
Navigation decision point
7
144.6 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
144.7 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 94.4 mi | 1h 58m |
| Wiley A Branton Sr Highway | 46.7 mi | 48m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| I 30 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Armstrong Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 94.4 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eudora, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on AR 159
210 ft
·
5 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 8
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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East Armstrong Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
12 mi
·
16 min
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US 65
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; US 82; US 278
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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US 65; US 82; US 278
5
Continue on US 65; US 278
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 65; US 278
6
Continue on US 65; US 165; US 278
60 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
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US 65; US 165; US 278
7
Continue on US 65; US 425
2.2 mi
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3 min
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US 65; US 425
8
Continue on I 530; US 65
47 mi
·
48 min
·
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 630
11
Continue on I 630
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
13
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
188 ft
·
13 sec
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Dr Martin Luther King Drive
14
Turn left onto West 7th Street
408 ft
·
13 sec
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West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto State Capitol
503 ft
·
22 sec
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State Capitol
16
Turn slight right
260 ft
·
19 sec
17
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 72.4 miles from Eudora, AR, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.4 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 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 24m
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 Eudora, 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 Eudora, AR
This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eudora, 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 65 for about 94.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.4 mi from Eudora, AR · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from Eudora, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.4 miles.
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
$22.14 one way
$44.27 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| premium | $4.61 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.27 | $9.27 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Evening in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
72 mi in
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
4 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
2h 53m 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 Eudora, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 144.8 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, Wilbur D. Mills Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 miles from Eudora, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.14 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.
The drive from Eudora, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 53m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 8 / East Armstrong Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 65; US 82; US 278): Navigation decision point.
The route from Eudora, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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