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Trip from Little Rock, AR to Yellville, AR

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

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

130 mi

209 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 56m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

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

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Downtown Little Rock, AR, AR

Little Rock, AR

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city in Arkansas, USA

Yellville, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Little Rock, AR to Yellville, AR covers 130 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 65, I 40, State Highway 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.6 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.63 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

65 miles from Little Rock, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 130 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 130 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.6 miles on US 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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.
5
31 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 65

Take the exit onto US 65 toward US 65 North, US 65B South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 65 North, US 65B South

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 26.6 mi 36m
I 40 26.1 mi 26m
State Highway 14 23.5 mi 41m
US Highway 65 23.1 mi 31m
South Broadview Street 11.8 mi 16m
AR 27 10.6 mi 18m
Pike Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Skyline Drive 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 26.6 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

26 mi · 26 min · I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto US 65

0.4 mi · 50 sec · US 65
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
16

Merge onto US 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
17

Continue on US 65

3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
18

Continue on US 65

12 mi · 16 min · South Broadview Street
19

Continue on US 65

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 65
20

Continue on US 65

0.7 mi · 56 sec · North Broadview Street
21

Continue on US 65

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Broadway
22

Continue on US 65; Hwy 124

18 mi · 25 min · US Highway 65
23

Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16

26 mi · 36 min · US 65; AR 9; AR 16
24

Take the exit

208 ft · 5 sec
25

Turn straight onto AR 27

11 mi · 18 min · AR 27
26

Continue on AR 14

24 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14
27

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412; AR 14

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 62; US 412; AR 14
28

Arrive at destination

US 62; US 412

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 65 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 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 29 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yellville, 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 130 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 US 65 for about 26.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65 mi from Little Rock, AR · 1h 25m into the drive

city in Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clinton, AR

65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clinton, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yellville, AR

The final approach into Yellville, 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 Yellville, AR.

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.

Top Restaurant

The Root Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15014140423

Visit website

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

1.5 mi

Cafe Bossa Nova

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

The Root Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15014140423

Visit website

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019042133

Visit website

Cafe Bossa Nova

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15015046360

Visit website

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.1

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.8

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Rosie's | Pot & Kettle Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15017471456

Visit website

Mike's Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15015621515

Visit website

Turtle in the Way Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15014706543

Visit website

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 27.8

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 27.8

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.63 one way

$39.27 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $21.55 $43.10
premium $4.56 $23.33 $46.67
diesel $5.61 $28.70 $57.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39 0 $13.65 $6.24
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20
EV Truck/SUV 52 0 $18.20 $8.32

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Little Rock, AR

Afternoon in Little Rock on Saturday

Local time

12:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yellville, AR

Afternoon in Yellville on Saturday

Local time

12:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Clinton, AR

65 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

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

3h 7m 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 Yellville, AR covers 130 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 65, I 40, State Highway 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65 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 $19.63 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 is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 Yellville, 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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