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

The driving distance from Highland, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.79 mi
01h 58m
Flight
99.67 mi
160.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.67 mi
Kilometers
160.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.79 mi
Kilometers
183.13 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Highland
Sat, Apr 18, 5:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-18T01:55
Arrive North Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Midway
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Highland
56.8 mi
00h 59m
To North Little Rock
57 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Highland and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

    9 m · 6 sec · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 26

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  6. 6

    Continue on Antioch Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    21 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Hollywood Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    1427 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia

    1575 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AR 8
69 mi · 61%
Highway 26
9.93 mi · 9%
Hollywood Road
4.68 mi · 4%
State Highway 26
1.45 mi · 1%
State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Antioch Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AR 8

Merge slight left

64.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
00h 59m from Highland
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland 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 Highland to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Highland and 57 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midway

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

18 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

19 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

87 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 99.67 mi (160.4 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates34.0353900, -93.7721300
Altitude177
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: Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road (-93.772149, 34.035386)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 Highland and North Little Rock. The current time is 01:55:31.

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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.