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

The driving distance from Clarendon, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
69.51 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.39 mi
87.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.39 mi
Kilometers
87.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.87 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Thu, May 21, 8:12 PM CDT
Return by in Clarendon
Thu, May 21, 9:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarendon
2026-05-21T18:58
Arrive North Little Rock
Thu, May 21, 8:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarendon
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
Carlisle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Clarendon
34.8 mi
00h 36m
To North Little Rock
34.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    28 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1347 ft · 39 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1332 ft · 43 sec · South 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1688 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    9.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Walnut

    6.2 mi · 9 min · East Walnut

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard

    992 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarendon 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Walnut
46 mi · 66%
South 5th Street
3.42 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.47 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.26 mi
Calvary Road
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

East Walnut

Merge slight left

39.6 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 36m from Clarendon
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarendon 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 Clarendon to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Clarendon and 34.7 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

49 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 54.39 mi (87.53 km).

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#1 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,333
Coordinates34.6931500, -91.3137400
Altitude53
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 2nd Street (-91.313677, 34.693145)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $4.63 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $5.42 $13.27 $26.53

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarendon and North Little Rock. The current time is 18:58:15.

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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.