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Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Augusta, AR

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

70.7 mi

114 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

Downtown Augusta, AR, AR

Augusta, AR

Emre Bilgiç

Trip Overview

The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Augusta, AR covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, US 64, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 70.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 55 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 14 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 55 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 64. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 19th Street.

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 70.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles (US 64; US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 19th Street

Turn right onto East 19th Street

Navigation decision point

7
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis
5
57.2 mi into trip | ~59m in | US 64; US 167

Take the exit onto US 64; US 167 toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Bate...
4
57.7 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 64B; AR 33B / North 5th Street

Turn right onto US 64B; AR 33B / North 5th Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from North Little Rock, AR to Augusta, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Batesville along the way.

Batesville

57.2 mi in | ~59m | via US 64; US 167

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 55 mi 56m
US 64 12.7 mi 19m
I 40 1.1 mi 1m
North 3rd Street 0.5 mi <1m
East 19th Street 0.3 mi <1m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.3 mi <1m
North 5th Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 55 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto East 19th Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East 19th Street
3

Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
5

Merge onto I 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 40
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
7

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

27 mi · 26 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
8

Take the exit onto US 64; US 167

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
9

Continue on US 64

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US 64
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

12 mi · 18 min · US 64
11

Turn right onto US 64B; AR 33B

0.3 mi · 26 sec · North 5th Street
12

Continue on US 64B; AR 33B

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Magnolia
13

Turn left onto US 64B; AR 33B

0.5 mi · 52 sec · North 3rd Street
14

Arrive at destination

AR 33B

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.4 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 37m into the drive

Downtown Cabot, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cabot, AR

35 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

Jacksonville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beebe, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Augusta, AR

The final approach into Augusta, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.68 one way

$21.35 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $11.72 $23.44
premium $4.56 $12.69 $25.38
diesel $5.61 $15.61 $31.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.19 $2.83
EV Truck/SUV 28.3 0 $9.90 $4.52

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

North Little Rock, AR

Late night in North Little Rock on Friday

Local time

1:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 to 10 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, AR

Late night in Augusta on Friday

Local time

1:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

4 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

1h 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Augusta, AR covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 64, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.68 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles (US 64; US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Little Rock, AR to Augusta, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Batesville along the way.

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