Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Late night in North Little Rock on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Nashville, AR
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
129.8 mi
209 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashville, AR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 129.8-mile drive from North Little Rock, AR to Nashville, AR takes approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes. It's a perfect one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 75% of the journey on interstates, making for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, this is an economical option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. You won't encounter any major stops programmed into this route, so you can enjoy a continuous journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.9 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this route, with 75% of the journey utilizing interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 97.6 miles on I-30, offering a consistent pace. As you transition from I-30, you'll encounter local roads like Blevins Road and East 15th Street, providing a slight change in scenery and speed. This mix means you'll experience both the efficiency of the interstate and the more local feel as you approach Nashville.
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 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and Blevins Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 15th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 29m 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 0.1 miles (East 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Cypress Street
Turn right onto North Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
8
4.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
5
98.2 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott
4
129.6 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 97.6 mi | 1h 41m |
| Blevins Road | 30.8 mi | 45m |
| East 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Issac C Perkins Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Cypress Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 97.6 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Nashville, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
443 ft
·
14 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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East 15th Street
3
Turn right onto North Cypress Street
120 ft
·
2 sec
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North Cypress Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi
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26 min
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I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 30; US 70
70 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
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I 30; US 70
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott
9
Turn right onto US 371
31 mi
·
45 min
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Blevins Road
10
Continue on US 278; US 371
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Issac C Perkins Bypass
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of this 2-hour and 29-minute trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will get you to Nashville with plenty of daylight remaining. The $20 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry excessively about gas stops, but it's always wise to top off before leaving North Little Rock. For a practical tip, pay close attention as you exit I-30 and navigate Blevins Road and East 15th Street, as these are the sections where traffic patterns might change most noticeably.
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 64.9 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.6 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.9 miles or 1h 9m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, 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 129.8 miles and 2h 29m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 97.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.9 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 64.9 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 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.6 miles.
Arriving in Nashville, AR
The final approach into Nashville, 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 Nashville, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.60 one way
$39.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.52 | $43.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.36 | $5.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.31 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Nashville, AR
Late night in Nashville on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
5 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 29m 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 Nashville, AR covers 129.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, Blevins Road, East 15th 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 64.9 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 $19.60 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 29m 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 0.1 miles (East 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Little Rock, AR to Nashville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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