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

The driving distance from Lowell, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.08 mi
03h 04m
Flight
146.71 mi
236.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.71 mi
Kilometers
236.1 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.08 mi
Kilometers
323.61 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM CDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive North Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Lowell
100.4 mi
01h 32m
To North Little Rock
100.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Lowell and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    152 m · 26 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Monroe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Monroe Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1692 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 70%
East Monroe Avenue
59.3 mi · 29%
North Main Street
0.69 mi
Jackson Street
0.09 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 32m from Lowell
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Lowell and 100.7 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near North Little Rock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 146.71 mi (236.1 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

Population9,876
Coordinates36.2553500, -94.1307600
Altitude409
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: Jackson Street (-94.130914, 36.255327)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.86 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.78
14.2 gal · 53.72 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.89 $53.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.63 $32.84 $65.68
Diesel $5.42 $38.45 $76.89

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 Lowell and North Little Rock. The current time is 19:22:40.

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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.