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

The driving distance from Monette, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
151.29 mi
02h 26m
Flight
133.22 mi
214.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.22 mi
Kilometers
214.39 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.29 mi
Kilometers
243.48 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Return by in Monette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monette
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
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 Monette
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
Weldon
AR

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

From Monette
74.9 mi
01h 13m
To North Little Rock
76.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Drew Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Drew Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 18

    23.2 mi · 33 min · Highway 18

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard

    992 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monette 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 82%
Highway 18
23.2 mi · 15%
West Drew Avenue
1.05 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.71 mi
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.47 mi
Calvary Road
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 46m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
01h 13m from Monette
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monette 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 Monette to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Monette and 76.4 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

74 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

112 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monette and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 133.22 mi (214.39 km).

Monette

#1 Monette

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,629
Coordinates35.8906300, -90.3442700
Altitude72
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 Drew Avenue (-90.344277, 35.890487)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.21 L · about $20.22
Round trip
$40.45
10.68 gal · 40.42 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.22 $40.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.74 $45.49
Premium $4.63 $24.70 $49.39
Diesel $5.42 $28.92 $57.83

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 Monette and North Little Rock. The current time is 22:00:39.

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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.