How far is Bryant, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Bryant, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.23 mi
00h 23m
Flight
17.4 mi
28.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.4 mi
Kilometers
28.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.23 mi
Kilometers
34.17 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Sat, May 2, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Bryant
Sat, May 2, 11:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryant
2026-05-02T22:51
Arrive North Little Rock
Sat, May 2, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bryant
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Shannon Hills
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bryant
10.6 mi
00h 11m
To North Little Rock
10.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bryant and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryant and North Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on North Reynolds Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Reynolds Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    724 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1949 ft · 39 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    621 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryant and North Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
18.9 mi · 89%
North Reynolds Road
1.62 mi · 8%
East 15th Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Curtis Sykes Drive
0.16 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.08 mi
North Locust Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Merge slight left

14 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shannon Hills
00h 11m from Bryant
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Bryant and Clear near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bryant to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Bryant and 10.6 miles from North Little Rock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Bryant and Clear near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shannon Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shannon Hills.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

48 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

82 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bryant and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 17.4 mi (28.01 km).

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#1 Bryant

City in Arkansas, USA

Population21,375
Coordinates34.5959300, -92.4890500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
North Little Rock

#2 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: North Reynolds Road (-92.489108, 34.595932)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.19 $6.39
Premium $4.63 $3.47 $6.94
Diesel $5.42 $4.06 $8.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bryant and North Little Rock. The current time is 22:51:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.