Origin
Beebe, AR
Evening in Beebe on Friday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beebe, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beebe, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Beebe, AR to North Little Rock, AR is 32.7 miles and takes about 37m via I 57 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive primarily within the Southeast region of Arkansas. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given the short distance, it's an ideal option for a quick errand or connecting to a larger trip. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey taking place on major interstates. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 27.6 miles on I 57, offering a consistent pace. Expect a smooth ride primarily on well-maintained highways, with brief transitions onto local roads like East Center Street as you approach your destination. The character of this route is efficient and direct, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and East Center Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 57 Business.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles (I 57; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.2 miles (I 40; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 57 Business
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 57; US 167
Merge onto I 57; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
30.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 40; US 167
Merge onto I 40; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
3
31.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left onto AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 27.6 mi | 28m |
| East Center Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 40 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I 57 Business | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calvary Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 27.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beebe, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on East Center Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
2
Continue on I 57 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 Business
3
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 57 Business
4
Merge onto I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
28 min
·
I 57; US 167
5
Merge onto I 40; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Calvary Road
8
Turn left onto AR 107
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
9
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
North Little Rock, AR
Evening in North Little Rock on Friday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
37m 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 Beebe, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 32.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, East Center Street, 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 16.3 miles from Beebe, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles (I 57; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.2 miles (I 40; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Beebe, AR to North 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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