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

The driving distance from Centerton, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.66 mi
03h 19m
Flight
157.91 mi
254.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.91 mi
Kilometers
254.13 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.66 mi
Kilometers
343.86 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Centerton
Sat, May 30, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerton
2026-05-29T22:45
Arrive North Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Centerton
106.7 mi
01h 39m
To North Little Rock
106.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Spring Street

    28 m · 6 sec · West Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    150 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Centerton Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Centerton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest 14th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 14th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 14th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1203 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto 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 Centerton and North Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 66%
Southeast 14th Street
67.6 mi · 32%
Southwest 14th Street
2.29 mi · 1%
East Centerton Boulevard
1.93 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.79 mi
West Spring Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 39m from Centerton
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centerton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Centerton and 106.9 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerton and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 157.91 mi (254.13 km).

Centerton

#1 Centerton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population17,736
Coordinates36.3598000, -94.2852100
Altitude382
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: West Spring Street (-94.28521, 36.35982)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.54 L · about $28.55
Round trip
$57.11
15.08 gal · 57.08 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.55 $57.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.11 $64.23
Premium $4.63 $34.87 $69.75
Diesel $5.42 $40.83 $81.66

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerton and North Little Rock. The current time is 22:45:12.

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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.