Origin
Mayflower, AR
Morning in Mayflower on Thursday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mayflower, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mayflower, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or a local excursion, the 17.7-mile journey from Mayflower to North Little Rock is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect the drive to take roughly 18 minutes, making it a very efficient connection between these two Arkansas communities. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this entire trip. Since the drive is quite brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. Both locations sit within the Southeast region, ensuring a familiar environment throughout your transit. It is a straightforward, practical route that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary hassle.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route relies entirely on North Main Street. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning your experience will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. Because there is no long-distance highway cruising, the road requires your full attention as you navigate through the various turns. The lack of a long, uninterrupted stretch makes this a focused, hands-on driving experience. You won't find the monotonous rhythm of a major freeway here; instead, you'll encounter the constant engagement of a local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mayflower, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 18m 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 Mayflower, AR to North Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayflower, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Miller Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Miller Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
3
Take the ramp right
499 ft
·
13 sec
4
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
5
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Turn slight right
92 ft
·
4 sec
7
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in North Little Rock on Thursday
Local time
10:43 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 Mayflower, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 17.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Mayflower, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 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 Mayflower, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 18m 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 Mayflower, AR to North Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mayflower, AR to North Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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