How far is Diaz, AR from North Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Diaz, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in White County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diaz and North Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diaz and North Little Rock.
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Start on North Main Street
9 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Continue on Air Base Road
3220 ft · 54 sec · Air Base Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Little Rock
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
85.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
992 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Calvary Road
909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Diaz and North Little Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
85.5 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Diaz 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 Diaz to North Little Rock?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Diaz and 44.7 miles from North Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Diaz and Sunny near North Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Higginson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Higginson.
Little Rock Union Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diaz and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 82.49 mi (132.75 km).
#1 Diaz
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 35.6384100, -91.2651300 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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