Trip from Little Rock, AR to Perryville, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

44.4 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

1h 0m ★

6 AM

1h 5m

8 AM

1h 15m

10 AM

1h 8m

12 PM

1h 7m

3 PM

1h 9m

5 PM

1h 15m

8 PM

1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Perryville, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Little Rock, AR to Perryville, AR covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 $6.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 44.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Little Rock, AR to Perryville, AR is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Perryville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Capitol	—	—
Capitol Mall	—	—
West 7th Street	—	—
Marshall Street	—	—
Wilbur D	—	—
Financial Centre Parkway	—	—
Chenal Parkway	—	—
Cantrell Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Capitol — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Perryville, AR.

Start on the route

384 ft · 36 sec · the route

Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

361 ft · 17 sec · State Capitol

Continue on State Capitol

0.1 mi · 24 sec · State Capitol

Turn left onto Capitol Mall

115 ft · 7 sec · Capitol Mall

Turn right onto State Capitol

387 ft · 19 sec · State Capitol

Turn right onto West 7th Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West 7th Street

Turn left onto Marshall Street

36 ft · 1 sec · Marshall Street

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

5.9 mi · 7 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

Continue on Financial Centre Parkway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Financial Centre Parkway

Continue on Chenal Parkway

7.8 mi · 12 min · Chenal Parkway

Turn left onto Cantrell Road

29 mi · 40 min · Cantrell Road

Continue on Fourche Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fourche Avenue

Turn left onto East Main Street

482 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto North Pine Street

10 ft · North Pine Street

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.2 mi from Little Rock, AR · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maumelle, AR

22 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

Maumelle, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maumelle, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Perryville, AR

The final approach into Perryville, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.71 one way

$13.41 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$7.36	$14.72
premium	$4.56	$7.97	$15.94
diesel	$5.61	$9.80	$19.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.3	$4.66	$2.13
Efficient EV	11.1	$3.89	$1.78
EV Truck/SUV	17.8	$6.22	$2.84

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Little Rock, AR

Morning in Little Rock on Thursday

Local time

10:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Perryville, AR

Morning in Perryville on Thursday

Local time

10:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 4m 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 Perryville, AR covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 22.2 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 $6.71 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.

The drive from Little Rock, AR to Perryville, AR is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Perryville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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