How far is Blytheville, AR from North Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blytheville and North Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville and North Little Rock.
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Start on West Main Street
14 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Division Street
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Turn right onto Barker Road
885 ft · 15 sec · Barker Road
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Take the ramp straight
848 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
123.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
992 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Calvary Road
909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on 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 Blytheville and North Little Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Blytheville and Mostly Sunny near North Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blytheville to North Little Rock?
The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Blytheville and 91.8 miles from North Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.54 one way or $49.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blytheville and Mostly Sunny near North Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 154.62 mi (248.84 km).
#1 Blytheville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,216 |
| Coordinates | 35.9273000, -89.9189800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
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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