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

The driving distance from Earle, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.68 mi
01h 54m
Flight
107.69 mi
173.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.69 mi
Kilometers
173.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.68 mi
Kilometers
192.61 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Fri, May 15, 7:01 AM CDT
Return by in Earle
Fri, May 15, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Earle
2026-05-15T05:07
Arrive North Little Rock
Fri, May 15, 7:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Earle
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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From Earle
59.7 mi
00h 57m
To North Little Rock
60 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    627 ft · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barton Street

    1841 ft · 42 sec · Barton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2376 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Street

    596 ft · 12 sec · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cross Street

    1219 ft · 29 sec · Cross Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arkansas Avenue

    1385 ft · 28 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Arkansas Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Arkansas Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lee Avenue

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Lee Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    1998 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    106.6 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard

    992 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Earle 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
107 mi · 89%
Lee Avenue
9.67 mi · 8%
North Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.47 mi
2nd Street
0.45 mi
Barton Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 48m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
00h 57m from Earle
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Earle and Mostly 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 Earle to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Earle and 60 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Earle and Mostly Sunny near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Earle and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 107.69 mi (173.31 km).

Earle

#1 Earle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,164
Coordinates35.2750900, -90.4667700
Altitude63
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: US 64 (-90.466769, 35.275726)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.99 L · about $15.98
Round trip
$31.96
8.44 gal · 31.98 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.98 $31.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.97 $35.95
Premium $4.63 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.42 $22.85 $45.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Earle and North Little Rock. The current time is 05:07:40.

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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.