Highland, AR to North Little Rock, AR is 134.3 miles and takes about 2 hours 51 minutes via US 167, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Arkansas, making it a straightforward drive. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from smaller roads to more substantial highways. With a recommended single day of travel, this route is ideal for a quick transition or a day trip. The relatively short distance and manageable duration mean you won't be spending excessive time on the road.
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
67.1 miles from Highland, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a varied experience, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like Batesville Boulevard and North Saint Louis Street, interspersed with the more substantial US 167. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 55.2 miles along US 167, providing a good opportunity to settle in. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' indicating you'll experience both faster-paced highway sections and potentially slower, more local road segments as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll need to adjust your driving style throughout the trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 167 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Timberlane Drive.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Highland, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 51m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Timberlane Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Rebel Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Timberlane Drive
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip|~4m in|Rebel Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Rebel Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~4m in|US 62; US 412
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
Navigation decision point
4
76.5 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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132.9 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
55.2 mi
56m
Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi
43m
North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi
22m
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi
17m
Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi
14m
US 62
4.6 mi
5m
North Main Street
2.8 mi
4m
I 40
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 55.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on West Lakeshore Drive
415 ft·18 sec·West Lakeshore Drive
2
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
418 ft·18 sec·Timberlane Drive
3
Turn left onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Ridgecrest Drive
4
Continue on Ridgecrest Drive
0.5 mi·2 min·Ridgecrest Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto Rebel Drive
0.2 mi·43 sec·Rebel Drive
6
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
4.6 mi·5 min·US 62; US 412
7
Continue on US 167
12 mi·17 min·Ash Flat Drive
8
Continue on US 167
9.5 mi·14 min·Evening Shade Drive
9
Continue on US 167; AR 58
2.1 mi·3 min·North Main Street
10
Continue on US 167
14 mi·22 min·North Saint Louis Street
11
Continue on US 167; AR 25
33 mi·43 min·Batesville Boulevard
12
Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi·56 min·US 167
13
Merge onto I 40; US 167
1.2 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
15
Turn straight onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi·18 sec·Calvary Road
16
Turn left onto AR 107
0.3 mi·34 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
17
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a one-day trip covering 134.3 miles, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the approximately 2 hour and 51 minute drive. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Highland, AR. There is one recommended stop, which could be strategically placed around the midpoint of your drive to break up the 55.2-mile longest stretch on US 167. Pay attention to local road conditions as you transition into North Little Rock.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Highland, AR, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.2 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 30 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 38m 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 25m
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 Highland, 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 Highland, AR
This is one driving day of about 134.3 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Highland, 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 167 for about 55.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.1 mi from Highland, AR
· 1h 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Highland, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Carol's Lakeview Restaurant
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Cherokee Village, Arkansas
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10 to $20
Hours: 8 am–7 pm
+18702573595
The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
North Little Rock, Arkansas
2.9 mi
Carol's Lakeview Restaurant
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10 to $20
Cherokee Village, Arkansas
Hours: 8 am–7 pm
+18702573595
The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 134.3
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.3
0
$14.10
$6.45
Efficient EV
33.6
0
$11.75
$5.37
EV Truck/SUV
53.7
0
$18.80
$8.60
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Highland, AR
Late night
in Highland on Saturday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Little Rock, AR
Late night
in North Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
3:08 AM
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
1 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
2h 51m 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 Highland, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 167, Batesville Boulevard, North Saint Louis Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Highland, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.28 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Highland, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 51m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Timberlane Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Rebel Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point.
The route from Highland, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
