How far is El Dorado, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.43 mi
02h 06m
Flight
110.31 mi
177.53 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from El Dorado.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.31 mi
Kilometers
177.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.43 mi
Kilometers
195.42 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in El Dorado
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Dorado
2026-04-22T20:28
Arrive North Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Dorado
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
Kingsland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From El Dorado
59.5 mi
01h 03m
To North Little Rock
62 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 El Dorado and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barton Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street

    83 m · 12 sec · West Hillsboro Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South West Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Calion Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Calion Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Calion Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lee Street

    35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Dorado 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 29%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 15%
I 530 North
14.2 mi · 12%
Calion Highway
9.99 mi · 8%
South West Avenue
3.15 mi · 3%
North Calion Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

36.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsland
01h 03m from El Dorado
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado 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 El Dorado to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Kingsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from El Dorado and 62 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Partly Sunny near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsland

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

74 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

75 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

99 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 110.31 mi (177.53 km).

El Dorado

#1 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

Population17,402
Coordinates33.2076300, -92.6662700
Altitude82
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: Barton Street (-92.666469, 33.20763)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.21
Round trip
$32.42
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.21 $32.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.63 $19.80 $39.59
Diesel $5.42 $23.18 $46.35

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 El Dorado and North Little Rock. The current time is 20:28:25.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.