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

The driving distance from Corning, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.39 mi
02h 41m
Flight
147.64 mi
237.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.64 mi
Kilometers
237.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.39 mi
Kilometers
267.78 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Return by in Corning
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corning
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corning
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
Diaz
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Corning
83.2 mi
01h 20m
To North Little Rock
83.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    2172 ft · 37 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue

    108 m · 14 sec · South Missouri Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    27.3 mi · 31 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard

    992 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Corning 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
165 mi · 99%
North Main Street
0.71 mi
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.47 mi
West Elm Street
0.41 mi
Calvary Road
0.17 mi
South Missouri Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

123 mi · 02h 08m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diaz
01h 20m from Corning
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corning and Partly 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 Corning to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Diaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Corning and 83.2 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Diaz

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

55 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corning and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 147.64 mi (237.61 km).

Corning

#1 Corning

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates36.4078400, -90.5798300
Altitude88
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 Elm Street (-90.579796, 36.407884)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.23 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
11.74 gal · 44.46 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.00 $50.00
Premium $4.63 $27.15 $54.30
Diesel $5.42 $31.79 $63.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corning and North Little Rock. The current time is 21:35:38.

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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.