Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
198.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Springdale, AR covers 198.1 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F Kennedy Boulevard, North Main Street, I 49 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.91 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
99.1 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 198.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fulbright Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Thompson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Johnson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Commercial Street | Unavailable | 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 Springdale, AR.
Start on North Main Street
Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left
Turn left onto North Main Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
Continue on North College Avenue
Continue on South Thompson Street
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
Arrive at your 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 80 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 27m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springdale, 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 198.1 miles and 2h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.1 mi from North Little Rock, AR · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Springdale, 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 Springdale, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.91 one way
$53.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| premium | $4.15 | $32.37 | $64.73 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $29.25 | $58.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.73 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in North Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Springdale on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Texarkana, TX
99 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Return Trip
Springdale, AR to North Little Rock, ARPlan the drive back the other way.
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