How far is De Queen, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from De Queen, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
145.23 mi
02h 38m
Flight
128.59 mi
206.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.59 mi
Kilometers
206.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.23 mi
Kilometers
233.72 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 9:46 AM CDT
Return by in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Queen
2026-04-16T07:07
Arrive North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 9:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Queen
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
Rockwell
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From De Queen
72.5 mi
01h 19m
To North Little Rock
72.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Collin Raye Drive

    8.6 mi · 12 min · West Collin Raye Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36.9 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    10 mi · 11 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
49.4 mi · 34%
West Collin Raye Drive
8.64 mi · 6%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
5.25 mi · 4%
Doctor Martin Luther King
5.25 mi · 4%
North 4th Street
0.55 mi
East 15th Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwell
01h 19m from De Queen
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Queen 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 De Queen to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from De Queen and 72.7 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockwell

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

40 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

84 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

98 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Queen and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 128.59 mi (206.95 km).

De Queen

#1 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
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 Dequeen Avenue (-94.34132, 34.03776)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.78
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.39 $38.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.81 $43.61
Premium $4.63 $23.68 $47.36
Diesel $5.42 $27.72 $55.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between De Queen and North Little Rock. The current time is 07:07:45.

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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.