Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
114 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, AR
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Paris, AR
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The drive from Little Rock, AR to Paris, AR covers 114 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, AR 22, South Arkansas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.22 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.
Midpoint
57 miles from Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 114 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 114 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and AR 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 miles on I 40.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
558 ft
Total Descent
490 ft
Highest Point
630 ft
~105.9 mi in
Elevation Range
353 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 22. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.
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 114 miles you will encounter 16 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 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Take the exit toward AR 331, US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 67.3 mi | 1h 8m |
| AR 22 | 34 mi | 53m |
| South Arkansas Avenue | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 7th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mac Arthur Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Paris, 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
Turn left onto AR 365
Enter roundabout onto Pike Avenue
Continue on Pike Avenue
Continue on AR 365
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Take the exit
Turn left onto AR 331
At end of road, turn right onto US 64
Turn left onto AR 7
Turn right onto AR 22
Turn left onto AR 309
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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 2m 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 Paris, 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 114 miles and 2h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57 mi from Little Rock, AR · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.
The final approach into Paris, 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 Paris, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.22 one way
$34.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.17 | $50.34 |
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: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Morning in Little Rock on Friday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Paris on Friday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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