Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Late night in North Little Rock on Friday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to De Witt, AR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
90.1 mi
145 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Witt, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to De Witt, AR covers 90.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, McCoy Road, US 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.61 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.
Midpoint
45 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 90.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 90.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and McCoy Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.5 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 16 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 39.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and McCoy Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 19th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m 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 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 19th Street
Turn right onto East 19th Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
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
40.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
4
40.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 63
Turn right onto US 63
Navigation decision point
4
43.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
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US 63; US 70 / East South Front
Turn left onto US 63; US 70 / East South Front
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 De Witt, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Des Arc along the way.
Des Arc
40.5 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 39.5 mi | 40m |
| McCoy Road | 27.4 mi | 38m |
| US 63 | 19.3 mi | 28m |
| Pond Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East South Front | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 19th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 39.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and De Witt, 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
38 mi
·
39 min
·
I 40
Toward Memphis
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
8
Turn right onto US 63
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 63
9
Turn left onto US 63; US 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Front
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 63
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 63
12
Turn left onto US 165
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Road
13
Continue on US 165
27 mi
·
38 min
·
McCoy Road
14
Turn left onto AR 152
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
15
Turn right onto AR 1B
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
16
Arrive at destination
AR 1B
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.5 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 20 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Witt, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving North Little Rock, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Little Rock, AR
This is one driving day of about 90.1 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from North Little Rock, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 39.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in De Witt, AR
The final approach into De Witt, 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
$13.61 one way
$27.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.94 | $29.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.17 | $32.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.89 | $39.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.61 | $5.77 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
De Witt, AR
Late night in De Witt on Friday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Hazen, AR
45 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
1h 54m 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 De Witt, AR covers 90.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, McCoy Road, US 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45 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 $13.61 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 is a straightforward 1h 54m 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 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Little Rock, AR to De Witt, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Des Arc along the way.
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