Origin
Little Rock, AR
Afternoon in Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
1:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Pottsville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Pottsville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
The drive from Little Rock, AR to Pottsville, AR covers 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Capitol | — | — |
| Capitol Mall | — | — |
| West 7th Street | — | — |
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| Broadway Bridge | — | — |
| West Broadway Street | — | — |
| Pike Avenue | — | — |
| Mac Arthur Drive | — | — |
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 Pottsville, AR.
1
Start on the route
384 ft
·
36 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
361 ft
·
17 sec
·
State Capitol
3
Continue on State Capitol
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Capitol
4
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
115 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 Broadway Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway Street
8
Continue on Broadway Bridge
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
9
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Broadway Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pike Avenue
23 ft
·
Pike Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto Pike Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
12
Continue on Mac Arthur Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mac Arthur Drive
13
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
14
Merge slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward AR 247: Pottsville
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
AR 247: Pottsville
16
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
17
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
19
Continue on River Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.56 | $23.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pottsville, AR
Afternoon in Pottsville on Saturday
Local time
1:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
1h 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
69.7 mi in 1h 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: State Capitol.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Pottsville, AR is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Pottsville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Little Rock, AR to Pottsville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pottsville, AR before heading back.
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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