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

The driving distance from Carlisle, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.94 mi
00h 32m
Flight
29.56 mi
47.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.56 mi
Kilometers
47.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.94 mi
Kilometers
51.4 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Tue, May 12, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Carlisle
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive North Little Rock
Tue, May 12, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
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
Lonoke
AR

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Carlisle
16 mi
00h 16m
To North Little Rock
16 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Avenue

    909 ft · 30 sec · North Court Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 4th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Williams Avenue

    2000 ft · 55 sec · North Williams Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 10th Street

    945 ft · 28 sec · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobby L Glover Highway

    3132 ft · 1 min · Bobby L Glover Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    825 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard

    992 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
29.3 mi · 92%
North Main Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Bobby L Glover Highway
0.59 mi · 2%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.47 mi · 1%
North Williams Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
West 10th Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonoke
00h 16m from Carlisle
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carlisle and 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 Carlisle to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Carlisle and 16 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlisle and Sunny near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Lonoke

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

36 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

96 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 29.56 mi (47.57 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,154
Coordinates34.7831500, -91.7465200
Altitude70
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 Court Avenue (-91.746665, 34.783156)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.63 $5.23 $10.45
Diesel $5.42 $6.12 $12.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlisle and North Little Rock. The current time is 19:30:09.

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.