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

The driving distance from Lincoln, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
191.09 mi
02h 59m
Flight
146.32 mi
235.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.32 mi
Kilometers
235.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.09 mi
Kilometers
307.53 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Mon, Jun 1, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Mon, Jun 1, 7:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-06-01T13:46
Arrive North Little Rock
Mon, Jun 1, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lincoln
95.4 mi
01h 29m
To North Little Rock
95.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
93°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyer Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Boyer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    145 m · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Pridemore Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · East Pridemore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 11 sec · South State Highway 265

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hogeye Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Street

    139 m · 10 sec · Phillips Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1565 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 74%
Phillips Street
33.1 mi · 17%
Hogeye Road
9.77 mi · 5%
East Pridemore Drive
6.38 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.69 mi
South State Highway 265
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 29m from Lincoln
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln 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 Lincoln to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Lincoln and 95.6 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.52 one way or $51.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 146.32 mi (235.48 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,473
Coordinates35.9495300, -94.4235500
Altitude449
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: Boyer Avenue (-94.423876, 35.949534)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $25.52
Round trip
$51.05
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.52 $51.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.71 $57.41
Premium $4.63 $31.17 $62.35
Diesel $5.42 $36.50 $72.99

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and North Little Rock. The current time is 13:46:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.