Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Evening in North Little Rock on Thursday
Local time
5:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to De Queen, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
145.2 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Queen, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to De Queen, AR covers 145.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, I 30, US 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.1 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.93 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
72.6 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 145.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 17m highway drive covering 145.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.1 miles on US 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and I 30. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 15th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 145.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Cypress Street
Turn right onto North Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
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
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
4
50 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 99.1 mi | 2h 19m |
| I 30 | 30.7 mi | 34m |
| US 59 | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Airport Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North 4th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Cypress Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 99.1 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and De Queen, 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
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
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
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 30; US 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 30; US 70
8
Take the exit onto US 70
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
9
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 70
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
11 mi
·
11 min
·
US 70
11
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 70
12
Turn left onto US 70
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Airport Road
13
Continue on US 70
31 mi
·
46 min
·
US 70
14
Continue on US 70
38 mi
·
56 min
·
US 70
15
Continue on US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
16
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
17
Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Dequeen Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
West Dequeen Avenue
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 72.6 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 29m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Queen, 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.
+
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 145.2 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 US 70 for about 99.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.6 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.6 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 US 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.1 miles.
Arriving in De Queen, AR
The final approach into De Queen, 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 De Queen, 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
$21.93 one way
$43.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.25 | $6.97 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.33 | $9.29 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
De Queen, AR
Evening in De Queen on Thursday
Local time
5:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
2 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 17m 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 De Queen, AR covers 145.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, I 30, US 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.6 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 $21.93 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 145.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 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 De Queen, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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