Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Afternoon in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Blytheville, AR
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
183.6 mi
295 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blytheville, AR
Jonathan Fuentes
Trip Overview
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Blytheville, AR covers 183.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Blues Highway, South Division Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.07 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
91.8 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 10m highway drive covering 183.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Blues Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.1 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 123.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Blues Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 19th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I-30 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 19th Street
Turn right onto East 19th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I-30 Frontage Road
Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
7
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Memphis
5
124.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
4
180.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Blytheville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 61: Blytheville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from North Little Rock, AR to Blytheville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Saint Louis
124.2 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 123.1 mi | 2h 5m |
| Blues Highway | 55.5 mi | 56m |
| South Division Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East 19th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 123.1 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Blytheville, 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 right at fork onto I 40
122 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
I 40
Toward Memphis
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
8
Continue on I 55; US 78
55 mi
·
56 min
·
Blues Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 61: Blytheville
10
Turn left onto US 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Division Street
11
Turn left onto US 78; AR 18
46 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 78; AR 18
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.8 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.1 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blytheville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock, AR
This is one driving day of about 183.6 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Little Rock, 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 40 for about 123.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.8 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 91.8 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.1 miles.
Arriving in Blytheville, AR
The final approach into Blytheville, 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 Blytheville, 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
$28.07 one way
$56.14 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $30.79 | $61.57 |
| premium | $4.61 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.79 | $81.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.28 | $8.81 |
| Efficient EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.70 | $11.75 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Blytheville, AR
Afternoon in Blytheville on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
22 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
3h 10m 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 North Little Rock, AR to Blytheville, AR covers 183.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Blues Highway, South Division Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.8 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 $28.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 3h 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I-30 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Little Rock, AR to Blytheville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
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