Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Night in North Little Rock on Friday
Local time
10:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Atkins, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atkins, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Atkins, AR covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, North Main Street, North Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 60.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.6 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 10 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 58.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and North Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Atkins, AR is easy. At 1h 4m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 7 key pointsThese 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.
4
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward AR 105: Atkins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 105: Atkins
4
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
AR 105 / North Church Street
Turn left onto AR 105 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 58.6 mi | 59m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Church Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 58.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Atkins, 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
59 mi
·
59 min
·
I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward AR 105: Atkins
8
Turn left onto AR 105
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
9
Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
281 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northeast 4th Street
10
Arrive at destination
Northeast 4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atkins, AR
The final approach into Atkins, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.17 one way
$18.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Atkins, AR
Night in Atkins on Friday
Local time
10:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 4m 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 Atkins, AR covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, North Main Street, North Church 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 30.4 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 $9.17 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 Atkins, AR is easy. At 1h 4m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Atkins, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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