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

The driving distance from Calico Rock, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.39 mi
02h 26m
Flight
93.57 mi
150.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.57 mi
Kilometers
150.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.39 mi
Kilometers
196.96 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Wed, May 6, 3:56 PM CDT
Return by in Calico Rock
Wed, May 6, 6:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calico Rock
2026-05-06T13:30
Arrive North Little Rock
Wed, May 6, 3:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calico Rock
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Clinton
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Calico Rock
61.8 mi
01h 13m
To North Little Rock
60.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2077 ft · 45 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3118 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Peabody Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Peabody Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 9

    15.2 mi · 27 min · State Highway 9

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 9

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 9

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 9

  9. 9

    Continue on Guffy Lane

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Guffy Lane

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    38.3 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    27.6 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Guffy Lane
37.5 mi · 31%
State Highway 9
23.1 mi · 19%
Main Street
22 mi · 18%
South Peabody Avenue
0.85 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

38.3 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 13m from Calico Rock
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Calico Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Calico Rock and 60.5 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Calico Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, 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 Clinton.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

95 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calico Rock and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 93.57 mi (150.58 km).

Calico Rock

#1 Calico Rock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates36.1195100, -92.1359900
Altitude125
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: AR 56 (-92.135999, 36.119529)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.35 L · about $16.36
Round trip
$32.72
8.64 gal · 32.7 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.36 $32.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.40 $36.80
Premium $4.63 $19.98 $39.96
Diesel $5.42 $23.39 $46.79

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Calico Rock and North Little Rock. The current time is 13:30:14.

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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.