Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Monday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Highland, AR
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
137.4 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Little Rock, AR to Highland, AR covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Capitol, Capitol Mall, West 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.00 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
68.7 miles from Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 137.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Capitol 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 Little Rock, AR to Highland, AR is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Little Rock, AR to Highland, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Capitol | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capitol Mall | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Locust Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Capitol
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Highland, AR.
1
Start on the route
384 ft
·
36 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
361 ft
·
17 sec
·
State Capitol
3
Continue on State Capitol
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Capitol
4
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Capitol Mall
5
Turn right onto State Capitol
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
State Capitol
6
Turn left onto West 7th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
7
Turn left onto Broadway Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway Street
8
Continue on Broadway Bridge
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
9
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Broadway Street
10
Continue on West 7th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
11
Turn left onto North Locust Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Locust Street
12
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
13
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
15
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Saint Louis
16
Continue straight
27 mi
·
26 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
18
Turn left
33 mi
·
44 min
19
Continue on South Saint Louis Street
14 mi
·
22 min
·
South Saint Louis Street
20
Continue on South Main Street
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Main Street
21
Continue on Ash Flat Drive
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Ash Flat Drive
22
Continue on T & C Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
T & C Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Rebel Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Rebel Drive
24
Keep slight left to continue on Rebel Drive
246 ft
·
12 sec
·
Rebel Drive
25
Turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridgecrest Drive
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Drive
27
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
417 ft
·
19 sec
·
Timberlane Drive
28
Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive
413 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Lakeshore Drive
29
Arrive at your 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 68.7 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 29m 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 29m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 137.4 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Little Rock, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.7 mi from Little Rock, AR · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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
Arriving in Highland, AR
The final approach into Highland, 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 Highland, 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
$21.00 one way
$42.01 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| premium | $4.61 | $24.94 | $49.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.53 | $61.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.24 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Highland, AR
Late night in Highland on Monday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bono, AR
69 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
6 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 59m 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 Highland, AR covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Capitol, Capitol Mall, West 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 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 $21.00 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 Little Rock, AR to Highland, AR is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Little Rock, AR to Highland, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Little Rock, AR to Highland, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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