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37m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ward, AR
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
The drive from Little Rock, AR to Ward, AR covers 30.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, US 67, West 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.66 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
15.3 miles from Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
This is a 37m highway drive covering 30.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on I 57.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
171 ft
Total Descent
234 ft
Highest Point
352 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
99 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 67. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 30.5 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 0.2 miles (Capitol Mall): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (State Capitol): Navigation decision point.
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
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Little Rock, AR and Ward, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Memphis
Saint Louis
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 24.2 mi | 25m |
| US 67 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West 7th Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| I 30 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Ward, 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 left onto US 70
Continue on US 70
Continue on North Broadway Street
Continue on West 7th Street
Turn left onto North Locust Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
Take the exit
Turn right onto AR 319
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 319
Turn left onto AR 367
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 30.5 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.3 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ward, 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 30.5 miles and 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Little Rock, AR · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ward, 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 Ward, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.61 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Ward on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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