Origin
Warren, AR
Late night in Warren on Thursday
Local time
12:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, AR to Little Rock, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
89 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Warren to Little Rock covers 89 miles of Southeast Arkansas terrain. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 54 minutes on the road, making this a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your journey will take you along the Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, North Myrtle Street, and the Wilbur D. Mills Freeway. Budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the transit between these two cities. Because the route is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily manage the trip in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.5 miles from Warren, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the region. With only 3% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time on secondary roads rather than a monotonous interstate grind. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 42.8 miles on the Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, providing the most consistent portion of your travel. As you transition from local streets to the Wilbur D. Mills Freeway, the driving experience shifts significantly. Be prepared for a winding path that feels more personal and connected to the local landscape than a standard high-speed highway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 63B / South Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 10 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 (US 63B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 63B / Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 63B / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 63B / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 63B / Bond Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 63B / Bond Street
Navigation decision point
4
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
88.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
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West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
88.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wiley A Branton Sr Highway | 42.8 mi | 44m |
| North Myrtle Street | 41.9 mi | 1h 2m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| I 30 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bond Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
— 42.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on West Church Street
89 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 63B
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 63B
298 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bond Street
4
Turn left onto US 63B
42 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
North Myrtle Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto I 530; US 65; US 79
43 mi
·
44 min
·
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
7
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 630
9
Continue on I 630
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
11
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
12
Turn left onto West 7th Street
408 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto State Capitol
503 ft
·
22 sec
·
State Capitol
14
Turn slight right
260 ft
·
19 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your convenience without needing to plan for overnight stops. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $14 estimate provides a baseline for your round-trip costs. Because this is a turn-heavy route, it is best to check your navigation apps before heading out to account for any local traffic fluctuations. Given the lack of planned stops along the way, ensure you have water and snacks in the car before you leave Warren. Use the 42.8-mile stretch on the Wiley A Branton Sr Highway to settle into a steady pace, as this is the most predictable portion of your transit to 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 44.5 miles from Warren, AR, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 miles or 1h 6m 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 38m
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 Warren, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warren, AR
This is one driving day of about 89 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Warren, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway for about 42.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.5 mi from Warren, AR · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.5 miles from Warren, 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
$13.44 one way
$26.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.76 | $29.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
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: 31.1 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 | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
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 Thursday
Local time
12:08 AM
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
1h 54m 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 Warren, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 89 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, North Myrtle Street, Wilbur D. Mills Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.5 miles from Warren, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.44 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 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 63B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 63B / Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Warren, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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