This 100.7-mile journey from North Little Rock, Arkansas to Mountain View, Arkansas is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. You'll primarily navigate I-40, AR-9, and US Highway 65, with a significant 84% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $15, making it an economical option. This drive offers a straightforward path through the Southeast region, ideal for a quick getaway or an extension of a larger Arkansas adventure. Given its duration, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 100.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this route, with 84% of the mileage on well-maintained highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.2 miles on I-40, providing a period of consistent speed. As you transition to AR-9 and US Highway 65, the character of the drive may shift, offering a different pace. While largely efficient, be prepared for the potential for varied road conditions as you move between these main thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 27.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,333 ft270 ft
Total Climb
1,383 ft
Total Descent
889 ft
Highest Point
1,333 ft
~86.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,062 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
28.4 mi into trip|~30m in|US 65
Take the exit onto US 65 toward US 65 North, US 65B South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
4
28.8 mi into trip|~31m in|US 65 / Skyline Drive
Merge onto US 65 / Skyline Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
27.2 mi
28m
AR 9
26.4 mi
46m
US Highway 65
23.1 mi
31m
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi
16m
State Highway 9
7.3 mi
12m
Skyline Drive
1.3 mi
2m
South Broadway
1.1 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 27.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Mountain View, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
2
Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi·31 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
3
Turn left
105 ft·8 sec
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
6
Merge onto I 40; US 65
27 mi·28 min·I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 65
0.4 mi·50 sec·US 65
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
8
Merge onto US 65
1.3 mi·2 min·Skyline Drive
9
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi·4 min·US Highway 65
10
Continue on US 65
12 mi·16 min·South Broadview Street
11
Continue on US 65
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 65
12
Continue on US 65
0.7 mi·56 sec·North Broadview Street
13
Continue on US 65
1.1 mi·1 min·South Broadway
14
Continue on US 65; Hwy 124
18 mi·25 min·US Highway 65
15
Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
0.1 mi·15 sec·US 65; AR 9; AR 16
16
Continue on AR 9; AR 16
10 mi·18 min·AR 9; AR 16
17
Turn slight right onto AR 9
0.1 mi·14 sec·1st Street
18
Turn left onto AR 9
7.3 mi·12 min·State Highway 9
19
Turn right onto AR 9
16 mi·28 min·AR 9
20
Arrive at destination
AR 9
Trip Plan
For this efficient 2-hour and 24-minute drive, there's no need to rush, giving you flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour in North Little Rock. With only 100.7 miles and a fuel cost around $15, you can afford to be spontaneous. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto AR-9 or US Highway 65, as services might be less frequent than on I-40. No specific stops are noted, so plan your breaks accordingly to ensure comfort.
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 50.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.2 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 22 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain View, 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 100.7 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 27.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from North Little Rock, AR
· 1h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.21 one way
$30.42 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.69
$33.39
premium
$4.56
$18.07
$36.15
diesel
$5.61
$22.23
$44.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.57
$4.83
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.81
$4.03
EV Truck/SUV
40.3
0
$14.10
$6.44
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Late night
in North Little Rock on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 5 to 10 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 4:25PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 4:19PM CDT until April 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Mountain View, AR
Late night
in Mountain View on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
50 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
9 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
2h 24m 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 Mountain View, AR covers 100.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, AR 9, US Highway 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 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 $15.21 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 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Little Rock, AR to Mountain View, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 270 ft to 1,333 ft elevation with about 1,383 ft of total climbing.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Elevation is sampled from
USGS 3DEP.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
