Origin
Wooster, AR
Evening in Wooster on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wooster, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Drive Time
43m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wooster, AR
Eren Li
Trip Overview
The drive from Wooster, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 36.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Patton Road, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.3 miles from Wooster, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 36.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Patton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.7 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 8 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 28.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
391 ft
315 ft
Total Climb
95 ft
Total Descent
24 ft
Highest Point
391 ft
~6.1 mi in
Elevation Range
76 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Patton Road. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wooster, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 43m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
35.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 28.7 mi | 29m |
| Patton Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Robinson Road | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 28.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wooster, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on AR 285
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
Robinson Road
2
Continue on AR 25
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Patton Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
4
Merge onto I 40
29 mi
·
29 min
·
I 40
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right
93 ft
·
4 sec
7
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.3 miles from Wooster, AR, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 36.6 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.3 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
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 Wooster, 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 Wooster, AR
This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wooster, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 28.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Wooster, AR · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Wooster, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Little Rock, AR
The final approach into North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock, 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
$5.60 one way
$11.19 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| premium | $4.61 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
North Little Rock, AR
Evening in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Wooster, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 36.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Patton Road, North Main 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 18.3 miles from Wooster, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 Wooster, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 43m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wooster, AR to North Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 315 ft to 391 ft elevation with about 95 ft of total climbing.
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