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30m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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Ward, AR
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Ward, AR covers 27.3 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 40, East 19th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.17 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.6 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
This is a 30m highway drive covering 27.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on I 57.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
158 ft
Total Descent
175 ft
Highest Point
336 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 40. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 19th Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.3 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 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East 19th Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward AR 319: Ward
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 319 / Moore Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto AR 367 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
On the drive from North Little Rock, AR to Ward, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Saint Louis
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 24.2 mi | 25m |
| I 40 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 19th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Moore Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Ward, AR.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto East 19th Street
Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
Take the exit
Turn right onto AR 319
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 319
Turn left onto AR 367
Arrive at destination
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.
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 27.3 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.6 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ward, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving North Little Rock, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 27.3 miles and 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.6 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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.
A short stop after about 27.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ward, 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 Ward, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.61 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Ward on Sunday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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