Arkansas road trips
Best Road Trips in Arkansas
20 popular Arkansas drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $2.85/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Arkansas Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Arkansas routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Arkansas road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Arkansas metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $2.85/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $2.85/gal Arkansas regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Arkansas origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
New York → Little Rock
The headline Arkansas road trip — 1272 miles, about 20.5 hours of driving and roughly $129 in gas at $2.85/gal.
More top Arkansas drives (19)
Miami → Little Rock
1122 mi · ~18.1 h · ~$114 gas
Open tripOrlando → Little Rock
910 mi · ~14.7 h · ~$93 gas
Open tripAugusta → Little Rock
704 mi · ~11.4 h · ~$72 gas
Open tripAsheville → Little Rock
653 mi · ~10.5 h · ~$66 gas
Open tripTallahassee → Little Rock
652 mi · ~10.5 h · ~$66 gas
Open tripKnoxville → Little Rock
565 mi · ~9.1 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Little Rock
538 mi · ~8.7 h · ~$55 gas
Open tripPensacola → Little Rock
496 mi · ~8.0 h · ~$50 gas
Open tripChattanooga → Little Rock
467 mi · ~7.5 h · ~$48 gas
Open tripMontgomery → Little Rock
451 mi · ~7.3 h · ~$46 gas
Open tripMobile → Little Rock
441 mi · ~7.1 h · ~$45 gas
Open tripNew Orleans → Little Rock
420 mi · ~6.8 h · ~$43 gas
Open tripNashville → Little Rock
384 mi · ~6.2 h · ~$39 gas
Open tripBirmingham → Little Rock
383 mi · ~6.2 h · ~$39 gas
Open tripHuntsville → Little Rock
382 mi · ~6.2 h · ~$39 gas
Open tripBaton Rouge → Little Rock
359 mi · ~5.8 h · ~$37 gas
Open tripJackson → Little Rock
246 mi · ~4.0 h · ~$25 gas
Open tripShreveport → Little Rock
207 mi · ~3.3 h · ~$21 gas
Open tripMemphis → Little Rock
153 mi · ~2.5 h · ~$16 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Arkansas
Top Arkansas road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $2.85/gal.
Cheapest Arkansas road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Arkansas.
Long-distance road trips from Arkansas
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Arkansas — Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma.
Gas prices in Arkansas
Estimated regular at $2.85/gal · premium $3.45 · diesel $3.40.
Best vehicles for Arkansas drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Arkansas
Daily driving cost estimates for major Arkansas-area cities.
EV vs gas in Arkansas
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Arkansas trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Arkansas road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Arkansas. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Arkansas road trip cost in fuel?
At Arkansas's estimated $2.85/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.18 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Arkansas EV-friendly for road trips?
Arkansas has more limited fast-charging coverage outside major cities. For an EV trip, plan stops carefully and consider hybrid alternatives.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.