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

The driving distance from Magnolia, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
138.85 mi
02h 25m
Flight
117.8 mi
189.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.8 mi
Kilometers
189.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.85 mi
Kilometers
223.46 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Wed, May 6, 7:47 PM CDT
Return by in Magnolia
Wed, May 6, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magnolia
2026-05-06T17:21
Arrive North Little Rock
Wed, May 6, 7:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magnolia
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
Gum Springs
AR

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

From Magnolia
70.6 mi
01h 12m
To North Little Rock
68.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    3 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    100 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street

    127 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    644 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rosston Highway

    15.8 mi · 24 min · Rosston Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Rosston Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosston Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 45 sec · West 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Magnolia 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
98.1 mi · 71%
Rosston Highway
15.8 mi · 11%
North Vine Street
7.19 mi · 5%
Rosston Road
1.17 mi · 1%
West 1st Street South
0.42 mi
East 15th Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

91.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
117.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gum Springs
01h 12m from Magnolia
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Magnolia and 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 Magnolia to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Magnolia and 68.2 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Magnolia and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

6 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

42 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

64 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 117.8 mi (189.58 km).

Magnolia

#1 Magnolia

City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Population11,443
Coordinates33.2670700, -93.2393300
Altitude103
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: East Main Street (-93.239314, 33.267097)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.11
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.56 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.87 $41.74
Premium $4.63 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.42 $26.53 $53.07

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Magnolia and North Little Rock. The current time is 17:21:46.

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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.