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

The driving distance from Glenwood, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
88.68 mi
01h 34m
Flight
79.2 mi
127.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.2 mi
Kilometers
127.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.68 mi
Kilometers
142.71 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-04-18T03:48
Arrive North Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood
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
Lonsdale
AR

Human settlement in Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Glenwood
44.3 mi
00h 47m
To North Little Rock
44.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    28 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27.1 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

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

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

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

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · 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 Glenwood 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
49.4 mi · 56%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
5.25 mi · 6%
Doctor Martin Luther King
5.25 mi · 6%
Broadway Street
0.81 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.34 mi
US 70
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

27.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonsdale
00h 47m from Glenwood
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glenwood to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Glenwood and 44.4 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

20 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

53 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 79.2 mi (127.46 km).

Glenwood

#1 Glenwood

City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates34.3267700, -93.5507400
Altitude171
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: North 2nd Street (-93.550723, 34.326782)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.85 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.63 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.42 $16.95 $33.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenwood and North Little Rock. The current time is 03:48:16.

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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.