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

The driving distance from Malvern, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
47.26 mi
00h 48m
Flight
41.91 mi
67.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.91 mi
Kilometers
67.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.26 mi
Kilometers
76.05 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Sat, May 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Malvern
Sat, May 23, 12:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-05-23T10:43
Arrive North Little Rock
Sat, May 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Benton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Malvern
23.6 mi
00h 24m
To North Little Rock
23.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3065 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

    2096 ft · 37 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Road

    1695 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    16 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malvern 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Road
44.3 mi · 94%
Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.29 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
0.4 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Curtis Sykes Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Road

Continue straight

23.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 24m from Malvern
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern and 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 Malvern to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Malvern and 23.7 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

30 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

34 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

66 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 41.91 mi (67.44 km).

Malvern

#1 Malvern

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Population10,788
Coordinates34.3623100, -92.8129500
Altitude96
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: (-92.812905, 34.362261)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $6.32
Round trip
$12.65
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.32 $12.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.11 $14.23
Premium $4.63 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $5.42 $9.04 $18.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Malvern and North Little Rock. The current time is 10:43:16.

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.