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Trip from Prairie Grove, AR to North Little Rock, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

185.3 mi

298 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Prairie Grove, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Prairie Grove, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 185.3 miles and takes about 3h 15m 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 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.98 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

92.7 miles from Prairie Grove, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 140 mi 2h 20m
I 49 32.7 mi 32m
Hogeye Road 10.1 mi 17m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Mock Street 0.6 mi 1m
South State Highway 265 0.1 mi <1m
Phillips Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Mock Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 140 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove, AR and North Little Rock, AR.

1

Start on West Mock Drive

117 ft · 7 sec · West Mock Drive
2

Turn right onto North Mock Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Mock Street
3

Continue on Hogeye Road

5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto AR 265

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South State Highway 265
5

Turn straight onto AR 156

4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto AR 170

457 ft · 9 sec · Phillips Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 19 sec
8

Merge onto I 49

33 mi · 32 min · I 49
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
10

Merge onto I 40; US 71

140 mi · 2 hr 20 min · I 40; US 71
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Use the right lane.
12

Turn slight right

93 ft · 4 sec
13

Turn slight right onto North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 92.7 miles from Prairie Grove, AR, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140 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 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.7 miles or 1h 41m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Prairie Grove, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Prairie Grove, AR

This is one driving day of about 185.3 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Prairie Grove, 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 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

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

Alma, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.7 miles from Prairie Grove, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 185.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 185.3

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 119.2

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 158.9

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 158.9

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 184.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | AR 265 / South State Highway 265

At end of road, turn left onto AR 265 / South State Highway 265

Navigation decision point

4
10.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | AR 170 / Phillips Street

At end of road, turn left onto AR 170 / Phillips Street

Navigation decision point

4
10.9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
43.8 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
5
184.5 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.98 one way

$55.97 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $30.72 $61.44
premium $4.56 $33.26 $66.52
diesel $5.61 $40.91 $81.82

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: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.6 0 $19.46 $8.89
Efficient EV 46.3 0 $16.21 $7.41
EV Truck/SUV 74.1 0 $25.94 $11.86

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Prairie Grove, AR

Afternoon in Prairie Grove on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Little Rock, AR

Afternoon in North Little Rock on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 15m 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?

185.3 mi in 3h 15m, mostly highway — 140 mi of that is on I 40.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near AR 265 / South State Highway 265.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (AR 170 / Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

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 Prairie Grove, AR to North Little Rock, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.

Little Rock

43.8 mi in | ~52m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 185.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 140 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 6.5 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (AR 170 / Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at North Little Rock, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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