How far is Mount Ida, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Mount Ida, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
94.68 mi
01h 40m
Flight
79.06 mi
127.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.06 mi
Kilometers
127.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.68 mi
Kilometers
152.38 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Sat, May 23, 4:39 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Ida
Sat, May 23, 6:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Ida
2026-05-23T14:58
Arrive North Little Rock
Sat, May 23, 4:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Ida
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
Fountain Lake
AR

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

From Mount Ida
47.2 mi
00h 50m
To North Little Rock
47.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Mount Ida and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elder Lane

    45 m · 12 sec · Elder Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whittington Street

    79 m · 7 sec · Whittington Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Street

    794 ft · 22 sec · West Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 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 Mount Ida 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
49.4 mi · 52%
West Street
44.5 mi · 47%
East 15th Street
0.34 mi
Curtis Sykes Drive
0.16 mi
North Main Street
0.08 mi
Whittington Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

West Street

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Lake
00h 50m from Mount Ida
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Fountain Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Mount Ida and 47.5 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Lake

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

28 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

51 mi away
798 South 5th St.
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Little Rock Union Station

67 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

115 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Ida and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 79.06 mi (127.24 km).

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#1 Mount Ida

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates34.5567600, -93.6340800
Altitude203
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: Elder Lane (-93.634403, 34.556766)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.65
Round trip
$25.30
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.65 $25.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.23 $28.45
Premium $4.63 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.42 $18.09 $36.17

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 Mount Ida and North Little Rock. The current time is 14:58:24.

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.