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Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Siloam Springs, AR

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Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

214.2 mi

345 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 35m ★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m

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

Downtown Siloam Springs, AR, AR

Siloam Springs, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Siloam Springs, AR covers 214.2 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 49, East Henri de Tonti Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.35 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

107.1 miles from North Little Rock, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 47m highway drive covering 214.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 140.2 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 140.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near I 40; US 65.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 214.2 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 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

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.
6
188.1 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | I 49; US 62; US 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
193 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 412

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72 Toward US 412
8
193.3 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 412

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward US 412
6
193.4 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | US 412 / West Sunset Avenue

Turn left onto US 412 / West Sunset Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 140.2 mi 2h 21m
I 49 51.3 mi 52m
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard 17.6 mi 22m
West Sunset Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
East Main Street 1.4 mi 3m
North Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
South Broadway Street 0.3 mi 1m
John F Kennedy Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 140.2 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Siloam Springs, 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

140 mi · 2 hr 21 min · I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 72 Toward US 412 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

193 ft · 12 sec
Toward US 412 Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Turn left onto US 412

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Continue on US 412

18 mi · 22 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn straight onto East Main Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
15

Continue on South Broadway Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Street
16

Arrive at destination

North Broadway Street

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 107.1 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.2 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107.1 miles or 1h 49m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Siloam Springs, 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 214.2 miles and 3h 47m.

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 140.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.1 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 1h 49m into the drive

city in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

107 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

Haskell, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.1 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.2 miles.

Arriving in Siloam Springs, AR

The final approach into Siloam Springs, 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 Siloam Springs, 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

$32.35 one way

$64.70 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $35.51 $71.02
premium $4.56 $38.45 $76.89
diesel $5.61 $47.29 $94.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.3 0 $22.49 $10.28
Efficient EV 53.6 0 $18.74 $8.57
EV Truck/SUV 85.7 1 $29.99 $13.71

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

North Little Rock, AR

Late night in North Little Rock on Wednesday

Local time

4:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Siloam Springs, AR

Late night in Siloam Springs on Wednesday

Local time

4:31 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

3h 47m 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 Siloam Springs, AR covers 214.2 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, East Henri de Tonti Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.1 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 $32.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 214.2 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 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Little Rock, AR to Siloam Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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