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Trip from Little Rock, AR to Dermott, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

115.8 mi

186 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

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Downtown Little Rock, AR, AR

Little Rock, AR

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city in Arkansas, USA

Dermott, AR

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 115.8-mile drive from Little Rock to Dermott, Arkansas, can be completed in about 2 hours and 17 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the journey on major roads, so you'll spend most of your time on US 65 and I-530 before transitioning to US 165. With a projected fuel cost of around $17, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region of Arkansas. This trip is best suited for those looking for efficient travel without extensive stops, as no specific stops are recommended.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.9 miles from Little Rock, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 115.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 115.8-mile trip. You'll be on major arteries like US 65 and I-530 for much of the 2-hour and 17-minute travel time, experiencing a 98% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 61.1 miles on US 65, offering a period of consistent driving. While primarily a highway experience, the transition to US 165 will likely provide a slightly different feel as you approach your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 61.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 530. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.

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 14 significant decision points across 115.8 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: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | State Capitol

Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | West 7th Street

Turn left onto West 7th Street

Navigation decision point

7
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 30 West: Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 139B Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
6
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 530; US 65; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 61.1 mi 1h 15m
I 530 46.1 mi 47m
US 165 2 mi 3m
AR 35 1.8 mi 3m
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway 1.4 mi 1m
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway 1.2 mi 1m
I 30 1.2 mi 1m
State Capitol 0.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 61.1 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

385 ft · 35 sec · this road
2

Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

361 ft · 16 sec · State Capitol
3

Continue on State Capitol

528 ft · 23 sec · State Capitol
4

Turn left onto Capitol Mall

116 ft · 7 sec · Capitol Mall
5

Turn right onto State Capitol

387 ft · 22 sec · State Capitol
6

Turn left onto West 7th Street

286 ft · 13 sec · West 7th Street
7

Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

473 ft · 21 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto I 630

1.4 mi · 1 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 139B Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
11

Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

46 mi · 47 min · I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65

1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
14

Continue on US 65; US 425

38 mi · 46 min · US 65; US 425
15

Continue on US 65; US 165

24 mi · 29 min · US 65; US 165
16

Turn right onto US 165

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 165
17

Turn right onto AR 35

1.8 mi · 3 min · AR 35
18

Turn right onto South Main Street

162 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 17 minutes for this 115.8-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving Little Rock in the late morning to avoid peak rush hour and arrive in Dermott in the early afternoon. With a fuel cost estimate of $17, filling up before you depart is a good idea. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 61.1 miles on US 65, so plan for comfort during that segment. Because this is a highway-centric route, be mindful of potential traffic on I-530 as you leave Little Rock.

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 57.9 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.1 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 25 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dermott, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR

This is one driving day of about 115.8 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Little Rock, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 61.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.9 mi from Little Rock, AR · 1h 4m into the drive

city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pine Bluff, AR

58 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

Walnut Ridge, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pine Bluff, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.1 miles.

Arriving in Dermott, AR

The final approach into Dermott, 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 Dermott, 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.

Arkansas Post National Memorial

Arkansas Post National Memorial

National Memorial

Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversi...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 83.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.49 one way

$34.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.20 $38.40
premium $4.56 $20.78 $41.57
diesel $5.61 $25.57 $51.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

North Little Rock, AR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Franklin's Charging Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

EV Connect

2 DCFC

FRANKLINS CHARG PL02

Little Rock, AR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

FRANKLINS CHARG POWER LINK 1

Little Rock, AR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

3 Smart Dr

White Hall, AR

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Smart Auto Group 4, LLC

White Hall, AR

Blink Network

2 DCFC

FRANKLINS CHARG FRANKLIN 1-1

Little Rock, AR

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

FRANKLINS CHARG FRANKLIN 1-2

Little Rock, AR

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.7 0 $12.16 $5.56
Efficient EV 29 0 $10.13 $4.63
EV Truck/SUV 46.3 0 $16.21 $7.41

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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

Little Rock, AR

Night in Little Rock on Thursday

Local time

11:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dermott, AR

Night in Dermott on Thursday

Local time

11:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

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

2h 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 Little Rock, AR to Dermott, AR covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, I 530, US 165. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 miles from Little Rock, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.49 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 115.8 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: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Little Rock, AR to Dermott, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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