Cities Near Little Rock
Cities near Little Rock, Arkansas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Conway, Jonesboro, Fort Smith. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Little Rock, Arkansas is Conway, about 25 mi (41 km) away — roughly 49 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 25 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jonesboro | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fort Smith | 127 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| New South Memphis | 129 mi / 207 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Fayetteville | 139 mi / 224 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bartlett | 140 mi / 226 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Springdale | 144 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Rogers | 150 mi / 242 km | 3 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Shreveport | 175 mi / 282 km | 4 hr 4 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Springfield | 180 mi / 289 km | 4 hr 11 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Little Rock
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Conway. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Little Rock
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Jonesboro, Fort Smith, New South Memphis, Fayetteville, Bartlett. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Little Rock include Conway, Jonesboro, Fort Smith, New South Memphis, Fayetteville. The closest is Conway, about 25 miles (41 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Little Rock
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Conway
- → Best time to visit Jonesboro
- → Best time to visit Fort Smith
- → Best time to visit New South Memphis
- → Best time to visit Fayetteville
- → Best time to visit Bartlett
- → Best time to visit Springdale
- → Best time to visit Rogers
- → Best time to visit Shreveport
- → Best time to visit Springfield