How far is Huntsville, AR from Little Rock, AR?

Here are the driving distances between Huntsville, AR and Little Rock, AR:

  • Taking I-40 E, the most direct highway route, it is approximately 172 miles (277 km) from Huntsville to Little Rock. This drive takes around 2 hours 45 minutes in normal traffic.
  • Driving on US-412 E and US-67 S through Clinton is a slightly longer route at 178 miles (286 km). This way takes around 3 hours to drive.
  • Taking more backroad routes on AR-23 S and AR-9 S adds even more distance, approximately 198 miles (319 km) and over 3 hours 30 minutes drive time.
  • As the crow flies, the straight line distance between Huntsville and Little Rock is about 145 miles (233 km).

So in summary, the typical driving distance by highways between Huntsville and Little Rock is 172-178 miles, taking around 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours under normal conditions. The shortest direct distance is about 145 miles as the crow flies. Additional backroads can add 20-30 extra miles to the drive.

Fastest route

The driving distance between Huntsville, Arkansas and Little Rock, Arkansas is 173 miles (278.42 kilometers) via I-40 E. The drive time is about 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Here are the steps for the most direct route:

  1. Head north on Main St/US-82 E toward 3rd St.
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto 3rd St.
  3. Continue onto US-82 E.
  4. Keep left at the fork to continue on US-82 E, follow signs for Montgomery.
  5. Take exit 143A on the left to merge onto I-40 E toward Memphis.
  6. Keep right at the fork to continue on I-40 E, follow signs for Little Rock.
  7. Take exit 35 to merge onto AR-23 N/State Hwy 23 N toward Huntsville.
  8. Merge onto AR-23 N/State Hwy 23 NContinue to follow AR-23 N.
  9. Turn right onto S Harris St.

There are also a few other routes you can take, but they will all take longer than the I-40 E route.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Huntsville and Little Rock is 123.49 miles (198.74 km).

Flight distance from Huntsville, AR to Little Rock, AR is 123.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Huntsville to Little Rock with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Huntsville, Arkansas to Little Rock, Arkansas is: 172.97 miles (278.37 km) by car.

Driving from Huntsville to Little Rock will take approximately 03 hours 01 minutes.

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#1 Huntsville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population 2599
GPS Coordinates 36°5'10"N 93°44'29"W
Latitude 36.0861900
Longitude -93.7413000
Altitude 463
Country United States
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#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas. It is located in the central part of the state. Little Rock is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arkansas State Capitol and the Little Rock Zoo.

Population 197866
GPS Coordinates 34°44'47"N 92°17'23"W
Latitude 34.7464800
Longitude -92.2895900
Altitude 102
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Huntsville and Little Rock

The distance between Huntsville and Little Rock is 278 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Little Rock. The current time is 07:08:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.1 liters (6.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Huntsville and Little Rock.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Huntsville to Little Rock is $19.02 (diesel $26.06).

Arkansas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.12 $3.52 $3.88 $4.27
Total $19.02 $21.48 $23.68 $26.06

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Arkansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.117 (Diesel $4.269) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Huntsville and Little Rock (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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