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

The driving distance from Lonoke, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.38 mi
00h 24m
Flight
20.87 mi
33.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.38 mi
Kilometers
37.62 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM CDT
Return by in Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lonoke
2026-04-19T13:48
Arrive North Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lonoke
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jacksonville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lonoke
11.8 mi
00h 12m
To North Little Rock
11.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 28 sec · Hwy 89

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 89

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard

    992 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lonoke and North Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 89
21.1 mi · 90%
Front Street Southeast
0.89 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.71 mi · 3%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.47 mi · 2%
Hwy 89
0.27 mi · 1%
Calvary Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 89

Merge slight left

19.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
00h 12m from Lonoke
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lonoke and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Lonoke to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Lonoke and 11.6 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lonoke and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

21 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

85 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lonoke and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.58 km).

Lonoke

#1 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
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: Front Street Southeast (-91.899861, 34.783916)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.49 $6.98
Premium $4.63 $3.79 $7.59
Diesel $5.42 $4.44 $8.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lonoke and North Little Rock. The current time is 13:48:21.

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.