Origin
Lake City, AR
Afternoon in Lake City on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake City, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
141.1 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake City, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake City, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 141.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, 1st Street, US 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.57 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
70.5 miles from Lake City, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 38m highway drive covering 141.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and 1st Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.7 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 102.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and 1st Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Carter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cottonwood Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese 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
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~0m in
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4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Carter Street
Turn right onto Carter Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cottonwood Street
Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.5 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 102.7 mi | 1h 45m |
| 1st Street | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| US 78 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| I 40 | 1.2 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
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Carter Street
372 ft
·
21 sec
·
Carter Street
2
Turn left onto 4th Street
36 ft
·
3 sec
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4th Street
3
Turn right onto Carter Street
333 ft
·
19 sec
·
Carter Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
236 ft
·
12 sec
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Main Street
5
Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cottonwood Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; AR 18
15 mi
·
22 min
·
1st Street
7
Turn left onto AR 18
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Drive
8
Continue on US 78; AR 226
13 mi
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14 min
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US 78; AR 226
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
10
Merge onto I 57
103 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
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I 57
11
Merge onto I 40; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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I 40; US 167
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Calvary Road
14
Turn left onto AR 107
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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John F Kennedy Boulevard
15
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.5 miles from Lake City, AR, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 11m
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 Lake City, 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 Lake City, AR
This is one driving day of about 141.1 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake City, 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 I 57 for about 102.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.5 mi from Lake City, AR · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Lake City, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.7 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
$21.57 one way
$43.14 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $23.66 | $47.32 |
| premium | $4.61 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.35 | $62.70 |
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: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.82 | $6.77 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.75 | $9.03 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bono, AR
71 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 38m 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 Lake City, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 141.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, 1st Street, US 78. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.5 miles from Lake City, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.57 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Carter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cottonwood Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lake City, AR to North Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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