Origin
De Queen, AR
Afternoon in De Queen on Thursday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Queen, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
145.2 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Queen, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from De Queen, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 145.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, East Grand Avenue, Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.6 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.6 miles from De Queen, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 145.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 17m highway drive covering 145.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 and East Grand Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.6 miles on US 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and East Grand Avenue. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near US 70.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 145.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 84.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Navigation decision point
4
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Navigation decision point
4
84.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the ramp toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
4
113.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
140.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 102.6 mi | 2h 23m |
| East Grand Avenue | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway | 10 mi | 10m |
| West Collin Raye Drive | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| I 30 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| North 4th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 102.6 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Queen, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on West Dequeen Avenue
53 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Dequeen Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
3
Turn right onto US 70
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
West Collin Raye Drive
4
Turn left onto US 70
38 mi
·
57 min
·
US 70
5
Turn left onto US 70
37 mi
·
54 min
·
US 70
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
7
Merge onto US 70; US 270
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
8
Take the exit onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
9
Merge onto US 70
18 mi
·
22 min
·
East Grand Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
27 mi
·
30 min
·
US 70
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 30; US 67
12
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Curtis Sykes Drive
14
Turn straight onto North Locust Street
106 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Locust Street
15
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 15th Street
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
443 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from De Queen, AR, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.6 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 32 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving De Queen, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from De Queen, AR
This is one driving day of about 145.2 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from De Queen, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 102.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.6 mi from De Queen, AR · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.6 miles from De Queen, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.6 miles.
Arriving in North Little Rock, AR
The final approach into North Little Rock, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Little Rock, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.93 one way
$43.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.25 | $6.97 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.33 | $9.29 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in North Little Rock on Thursday
Local time
12:33 PM
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 17m 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 De Queen, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 145.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, East Grand Avenue, Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.6 miles from De Queen, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 145.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 84.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from De Queen, AR to North Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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