Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Evening in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Tennessee, AR
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
92.7 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from North Little Rock to Tennessee, Arkansas, expect a journey covering 92.7 miles that typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. This route is best suited as a day trip, as it is short enough to drive there and back without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting around $13 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. You will navigate primarily via East 15th Street, North Cypress Street, and AR 530 South. Because this path remains entirely within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you won't experience significant regional transitions, but you will get a focused look at the local landscape.
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
46.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share for this 92.7-mile trip is 0%, you should anticipate constant maneuvering through local roads rather than high-speed highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted section is 0 miles on East 15th Street, emphasizing that this is a technical, winding drive requiring your full attention. You will spend the duration of your 1 hour and 30 minutes navigating changes in direction and local infrastructure. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands alertness compared to a standard highway haul.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 15th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Tennessee, AR is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Little Rock, AR to Tennessee, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cypress Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AR 530 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 530 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Gaines Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee Spur Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 15th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Tennessee, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
443 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 15th Street
3
Turn right onto North Cypress Street
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Cypress Street
4
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
4 min
6
Keep slight left
44 mi
·
45 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
8
Continue on Highway 530
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 530
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 11
10
Turn right
16 mi
·
20 min
11
Take the exit right
226 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Gaines Avenue
13
Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Spur Road
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 30 minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. With no mandatory stops built into the 92.7-mile journey, you can easily pace the trip according to your personal schedule. Keep in mind that because the route relies on local roads, your travel time may fluctuate based on local traffic patterns, so check your navigation app before pulling out of North Little Rock. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, prioritize comfort and ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent steering adjustments. Setting aside $13 for fuel is a solid baseline, but carrying a little extra is always a smart move for local road travel.
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 46.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 45m into the drive.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 45m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tennessee, 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 92.7 miles and 1h 30m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 46.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tennessee, AR
The final approach into Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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
$14.17 one way
$28.34 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
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: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.98 | $5.93 |
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
Tennessee, AR
Evening in Tennessee on Sunday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
1h 30m 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 Tennessee, AR covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 15th Street, North Cypress Street, AR 530 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 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 $14.17 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.
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Tennessee, AR is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Little Rock, AR to Tennessee, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Little Rock, AR to Tennessee, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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