Murfreesboro to Little Rock is 107.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 22 minutes via I 30 and AR 26, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region towards the capital. It's a straightforward trip, largely following major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. You'll find the road conditions are generally good, suitable for a quick transition between these two Arkansas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.8 miles from Murfreesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
66.3 mi
1h 9m
AR 26
21 mi
36m
Highway 26
9.9 mi
17m
Hollywood Road
4.7 mi
8m
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi
1m
State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
0.9 mi
1m
Antioch Street
0.9 mi
1m
North Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 66.3 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
92 ft·7 sec·Courthouse Square
2
Turn sharp right onto AR 27
154 ft·3 sec·Main Street
3
Continue on AR 27
0.5 mi·55 sec·North Washington Avenue
4
Continue on AR 19; AR 27
0.5 mi·52 sec·East 13th Street
5
Turn right onto AR 19; AR 26
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
6
Continue on AR 19; AR 26
9.9 mi·17 min·Highway 26
7
Continue on AR 19; AR 26
0.9 mi·1 min·Antioch Street
8
Turn slight left onto AR 26
21 mi·36 min·AR 26
9
Continue on AR 51
4.7 mi·8 min·Hollywood Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto AR 8; AR 51
0.3 mi·31 sec·Pine Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·29 sec
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
12
Merge onto I 30
64 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 30
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi·49 sec·I 30; US 67
14
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi·1 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 630
16
Continue on I 630
1.4 mi·1 min·Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
18
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
188 ft·13 sec·Dr Martin Luther King Drive
19
Turn left onto West 7th Street
408 ft·13 sec·West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto State Capitol
503 ft·22 sec·State Capitol
21
Turn slight right
260 ft·19 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 22 minutes, you can comfortably depart from Murfreesboro anytime in the morning or early afternoon. With a total distance of 107.5 miles, there's no need to rush or split the drive, offering flexibility in your schedule. Plan your fuel stop before leaving Murfreesboro, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road is 66.3 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge around the halfway point, especially if you plan to deviate from the most direct path once you reach Little Rock.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.8 miles from Murfreesboro, AR, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.3 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 24 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 24m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, AR
This is one driving day of about 107.5 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Murfreesboro, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 66.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 27 / Main Street
Turn sharp right onto AR 27 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
38.5 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|AR 8; AR 51 / Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto AR 8; AR 51 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
6
38.7 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the ramp toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
7
107.3 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
107.4 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.24 one way
$32.47 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.82
$35.64
premium
$4.56
$19.29
$38.59
diesel
$5.61
$23.73
$47.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.3
0
$11.29
$5.16
Efficient EV
26.9
0
$9.41
$4.30
EV Truck/SUV
43
0
$15.05
$6.88
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Murfreesboro, AR
Afternoon
in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Afternoon
in Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 22m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its highway-focused nature, with 93% of the drive taking place on major roads like I 30 and Highway 26. Expect a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 66.3 miles on I 30. The journey transitions from AR 26 onto I 30, offering a predominantly fast-paced experience. While it's a highway-centric path, the initial part on AR 26 might offer a slightly different feel before merging onto the interstate.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.3 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and AR 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 27 / Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 22m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 27 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 38.5 miles (AR 8; AR 51 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 107.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 66.3 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 27 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 38.5 miles (AR 8; AR 51 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Rock, AR before heading back.
