Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Afternoon in North Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
1:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Prairie Grove, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
185.8 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
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.
Prairie Grove, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Prairie Grove, AR covers 185.8 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 I 40, I 49, Hogeye Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.06 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
92.9 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 140.2 mi | 2h 21m |
| I 49 | 32.6 mi | 32m |
| Hogeye Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| AR 156 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Mock Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Phillips 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 Prairie Grove, 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
33 mi
·
32 min
·
I 49
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 53
Toward State Highway 170: West Fork
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto AR 170
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Phillips Street
11
Turn right onto AR 156
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 156
12
Continue on AR 265
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South State Highway 265
13
Turn right onto Hogeye Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Hogeye Road
14
Continue on South Mock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mock Street
15
Turn left onto West Mock Drive
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Mock Drive
16
Arrive at destination
West Mock Drive
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 92.9 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 34m 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 41 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.9 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie Grove, 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.
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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 185.8 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.9 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 I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 174.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
141.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
7
174.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward State Highway 170: West Fork
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward State Highway 170: West Fork
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.06 one way
$56.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.80 | $61.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.02 | $82.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.51 | $8.92 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.26 | $7.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.01 | $11.89 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Prairie Grove, AR
Afternoon in Prairie Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
93 mi in
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
4 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.
What kind of drive is this?
185.8 mi in 3h 17m, mostly highway — 140.2 mi of that is on I 40.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. 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
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is easy. At 3h 17m with 95% 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,626 ft
270 ft
Total Climb
1,522 ft
Total Descent
626 ft
Highest Point
1,626 ft
~172.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,356 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Little Rock, AR to Prairie Grove, AR, road signs begin pointing toward State Highway 170: West Fork along the way.
State Highway 170: West Fork
174.3 mi in
|
~2h 57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 185.8 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%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 140.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Prairie Grove, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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