Origin
Southside, AR
Late night in Southside on Saturday
Local time
2:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Southside, AR to Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
88.2 mi
142 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southside, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southside, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 88.2 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 167, Batesville Boulevard, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.7 miles on US 167. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.32 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
44.1 miles from Southside, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 88.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 88.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 167 and Batesville Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.7 miles on US 167.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 167 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and Batesville Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.9 miles in near US 167.
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 1h 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
27.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
84 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
4
85.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 70 East
4
85.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
East 7th Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
88.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 56.7 mi | 58m |
| Batesville Boulevard | 27.9 mi | 35m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 56.7 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southside, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on US 167
28 mi
·
35 min
·
Batesville Boulevard
2
Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi
·
56 min
·
US 167
3
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
4
Take the exit onto US 167
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 70 East
6
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 7th Street
7
Turn straight onto West 7th Street
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 7th Street
8
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Broadway Street
9
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
10
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
11
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
12
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
13
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
14
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
15
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
16
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 44.1 miles from Southside, AR, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.7 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 52m 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 23m
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 Southside, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Southside, AR
This is one driving day of about 88.2 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Southside, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 167 for about 56.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from Southside, AR · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Southside, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.32 one way
$26.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Late night in Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
2:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Ward, AR
44 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
1h 41m 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 Southside, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 88.2 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 167, Batesville Boulevard, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.1 miles from Southside, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.32 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Southside, 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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