How far is Mineral Springs, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
137.36 mi
02h 15m
Flight
112.46 mi
180.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.46 mi
Kilometers
180.99 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.36 mi
Kilometers
221.06 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Fri, Oct 16, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 6:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-10-16T01:35
Arrive North Little Rock
Fri, Oct 16, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
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
Arkadelphia
AR

City in Arkansas

From Mineral Springs
68.5 mi
01h 07m
To North Little Rock
68.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Runnels Street

    652 ft · 17 sec · West Runnels Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridgeman Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Bridgeman Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Dodson Street

    102 m · 7 sec · West Dodson Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Dodson Street

    1151 ft · 23 sec · West Dodson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 24 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on East Peachtree Street

    31.2 mi · 46 min · East Peachtree Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Peachtree Street
129 mi · 94%
Bridgeman Drive
4.75 mi · 3%
South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.34 mi
West Dodson Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

East Peachtree Street

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 36m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arkadelphia
01h 07m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mineral Springs and 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 Mineral Springs to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Arkadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Mineral Springs and 68.8 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.14 one way or $38.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mineral Springs and Mostly Sunny near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Arkadelphia

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

1 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

35 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

71 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

99 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 112.46 mi (180.99 km).

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#1 Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8751200, -93.9138000
Altitude104
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: West Runnels Street (-93.913797, 33.875217)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.35 L · about $19.14
Round trip
$38.29
9.7 gal · 36.7 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.14 $38.29
Mid-grade $4.44 $21.54 $43.08
Premium $4.83 $23.40 $46.80
Diesel $5.92 $28.70 $57.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and North Little Rock. The current time is 01:35:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.