Origin
Paris, AR
Afternoon in Paris on Friday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Paris, AR to Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
113.5 mi
183 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paris, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Arkansas 22, Union Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.14 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
56.8 miles from Paris, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 113.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Paris, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 22 / East Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paris, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 20m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 22 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.9 miles (US 64 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 22 / East Walnut Street
Turn right onto AR 22 / East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
38.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
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US 64 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
AR 331
Turn left onto AR 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 84
Toward I-40
6
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 67.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| Arkansas 22 | 31.1 mi | 46m |
| Union Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| East Walnut Street | 3 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 67.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on AR 309
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Elm Street
2
Turn right onto AR 22
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Walnut Street
3
Continue on AR 22
31 mi
·
46 min
·
Arkansas 22
4
Turn left onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
5
Turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto AR 331
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
AR 331
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 84
Toward I-40
8
Merge onto I 40
68 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 40
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward AR 365
10
Turn straight onto AR 365
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mac Arthur Drive
11
Continue on AR 365
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Broadway Street
13
Continue on AR 365
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Broadway Street
14
Turn right onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
15
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
16
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
17
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
18
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
19
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
20
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 56.8 miles from Paris, AR, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.5 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 25 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Paris, 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 Paris, AR
This is one driving day of about 113.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Paris, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 67.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Paris, AR · 1h 19m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Paris, 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 67.5 miles.
Arriving in Little Rock, AR
The final approach into Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.14 one way
$34.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.82 | $37.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
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: 39.7 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 | 34.1 | 0 | $11.92 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Afternoon in Little Rock on Friday
Local time
12:41 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 20m 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 Paris, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Arkansas 22, Union Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.8 miles from Paris, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.14 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 Paris, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 20m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 22 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.9 miles (US 64 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Paris, AR to Little Rock, 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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