How far is Austin, AR from North Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Austin, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and North Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and North Little Rock.
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Start on Austin Road
37 m · 12 sec · Austin Road
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 9
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 9
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Turn left onto Bennett Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Bennett Road
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Lewis Drive
789 ft · 35 sec · Lewis Drive
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Merge slight left onto South Broadway
1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Broadview Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · Broadview Street
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Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on North Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · North Broadview Street
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on Skyline Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Take the exit left
27.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
980 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right
28 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and North Little Rock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Skyline Drive
Take the exit left
27.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near North Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to North Little Rock?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Austin and 32.1 miles from North Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near North Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Conway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Conway.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 48.72 mi (78.41 km).
#1 Austin
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 4,504 |
| Coordinates | 35.4420200, -92.5265500 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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