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Trip from Little Rock, AR to Pea Ridge, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

219.6 mi

353 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 41m ★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 46m

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

The drive from Little Rock, AR to Pea Ridge, AR covers 219.6 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 49, State Highway 72 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.16 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

109.8 miles from Little Rock, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 219.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 54m highway drive covering 219.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 139.1 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 139.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 219.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Capitol Mall): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Capitol Mall

Turn left onto Capitol Mall

Navigation decision point

5
4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 40; US 65

Merge onto I 40; US 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
190.7 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | I 49; US 62; US 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 139.1 mi 2h 19m
I 49 67.7 mi 1h 10m
State Highway 72 4.6 mi 7m
Pike Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Slack Street 1.4 mi 2m
North Curtis Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
West 7th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Mac Arthur Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 139.1 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Pea Ridge, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 7th Street
7

Turn left onto US 70

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Broadway Street
8

Continue on US 70

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Broadway Bridge
9

Turn left onto AR 365

0.4 mi · 46 sec · West Broadway Street
10

Enter roundabout onto Pike Avenue

22 ft · 0 sec · Pike Avenue
11

Continue on Pike Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on AR 365

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mac Arthur Drive
Use the left lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Use the left lane.
14

Merge onto I 40; US 65

139 mi · 2 hr 19 min · I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
16

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71

19 mi · 20 min · I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on I 49; US 71

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 49; US 71
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
20

Turn right onto AR 72

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on AR 72

4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 72
22

Continue on AR 72

1.4 mi · 2 min · Slack Street
23

Turn left onto AR 94

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Curtis Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

North Curtis Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.8 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.1 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 48 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.8 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pea Ridge, 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 219.6 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 139.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109.8 mi from Little Rock, AR · 1h 55m into the drive

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

110 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.8 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 I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.1 miles.

Arriving in Pea Ridge, AR

The final approach into Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.4

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.2

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.2

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 31.4

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 31.4

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Daisy Airgun Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 203.9

Rogers, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14799866873

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.16 one way

$66.33 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $36.41 $72.81
premium $4.56 $39.42 $78.83
diesel $5.61 $48.48 $96.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.9 0 $23.06 $10.54
Efficient EV 54.9 0 $19.22 $8.78
EV Truck/SUV 87.8 1 $30.74 $14.05

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Late night in Little Rock on Saturday

Local time

1:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pea Ridge, AR

Late night in Pea Ridge on Saturday

Local time

1:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Delaware, AR

110 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

5 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

3h 54m 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 Pea Ridge, AR covers 219.6 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 49, State Highway 72. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109.8 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 $33.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 219.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Capitol Mall): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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