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3h 51m
Distance
216.4 mi
348 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
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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The drive from Siloam Springs, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 216.4 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 49, US 412 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.08 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
108.2 miles from Siloam Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 216.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 139.2 miles on I 40.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 412; AR 59.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 216.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 412; AR 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto US 412; AR 59
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 139.2 mi | 2h 19m |
| I 49 | 51.4 mi | 52m |
| US 412 | 19.1 mi | 25m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street (Siloam Springs) | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Siloam Springs, AR and Little Rock, AR.
Start on North Broadway Street
Continue on East Main Street (Siloam Springs)
Continue on East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 412; AR 59
Take the exit
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 40; US 71
Take the exit
Turn straight onto AR 365
Continue on AR 365
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
Continue on AR 365
Turn right onto US 70
Continue on US 70
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Turn left onto State Capitol
Continue on State Capitol
Continue on State Capitol
Turn sharp left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.2 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Siloam Springs, 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 Siloam Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 216.4 miles and 3h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.2 mi from Siloam Springs, AR · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 108.2 miles from Siloam Springs, 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 139.2 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.08 one way
$66.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $36.29 | $72.57 |
| premium | $4.61 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.08 | $96.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger
North Little Rock, AR
16 DCFC
Harps - Tesla Supercharger
Alma, AR
12 DCFC
Lewis Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Conway, AR
12 DCFC
Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Ozark, AR
8 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 145
Springdale, AR
4 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Springdale, AR
4 DCFC
Harps Food Store #119
Springdale, AR
4 DCFC
Lewis Automotive
Fayetteville, AR
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.72 | $10.39 |
| Efficient EV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.94 | $8.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.30 | $13.85 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Siloam Springs on Monday
Local time
11:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Little Rock on Monday
Local time
11:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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