Trip from Des Arc, AR to North Little Rock, AR

Drive Time

55m

Distance

55.7 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Des Arc, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 55.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, North 5th Street, John F Kennedy Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.52 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

27.8 miles from Des Arc, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 55.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Des Arc, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Des Arc, AR to North Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North 5th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
John F Kennedy Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Calvary Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Des Arc, AR and North Little Rock, AR.

1

Start on North 3rd

36 ft · 4 sec · North 3rd

2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Main Street

3

Turn right onto North 5th Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · North 5th Street

4

At the end of the road, turn left

4.7 mi · 6 min

5

Continue straight

9.9 mi · 14 min

6

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 34 sec

7

Merge slight left

40 mi · 41 min

8

Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard

0.2 mi · 24 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

9

Turn straight onto Calvary Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Calvary Road

10

Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

0.3 mi · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

11

Continue on North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 27.8 miles from Des Arc, AR, or about 27m into the drive.

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 55.7 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.8 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

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 Des Arc, 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 Des Arc, AR

This is one driving day of about 55.7 miles and 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Des Arc, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.8 mi from Des Arc, AR · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

28 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

Haskell, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Des Arc, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.52 one way

$17.03 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$9.34	$18.68
premium	$4.61	$10.11	$20.22
diesel	$5.64	$12.37	$24.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.7	$5.85	$2.67
Efficient EV	13.9	$4.87	$2.23
EV Truck/SUV	22.3	$7.80	$3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Des Arc, AR

Evening in Des Arc on Sunday

Local time

6:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Little Rock, AR

Evening in North Little Rock on Sunday

Local time

6:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

55m 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 Des Arc, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 55.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, North 5th Street, John F Kennedy Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Des Arc, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.52 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.

The drive from Des Arc, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Des Arc, AR to North Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Des Arc, AR to North Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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