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1h 13m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
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Lake Hamilton, AR
Dominik Gryzbon
The drive from Little Rock, AR to Lake Hamilton, AR covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, US 70, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.34 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.5 miles from Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 61.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and US 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.2 miles on I 30.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US 70. 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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 61.1 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
On the drive from Little Rock, AR to Lake Hamilton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 28.2 mi | 31m |
| US 70 | 25.9 mi | 31m |
| Central Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| State Capitol | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Mall | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Lake Hamilton, AR.
Start on this road
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
Continue on State Capitol
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
Turn right onto State Capitol
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 630
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
Continue on I 30; US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on AR 7
Arrive at destination
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.
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 61.1 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 36m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Hamilton, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Little Rock, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 61.1 miles and 1h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Little Rock, AR · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 61.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lake Hamilton, 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 Lake Hamilton, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.34 one way
$18.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $10.25 | $20.49 |
| premium | $4.61 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Lake Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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