How far is Mountain Home, AR from North Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Home and North Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and North Little Rock.
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Start on the route
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West Race Avenue
1219 ft · 36 sec · West Race Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
2542 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway
1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
992 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Calvary Road
909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Home and North Little Rock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Continue straight
28.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Mountain Home and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Mountain Home to North Little Rock?
The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Mountain Home and 29.2 miles from North Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Mountain Home and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 49.9 mi (80.3 km).
#1 Mountain Home
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 12,638 |
| Coordinates | 35.3867500, -91.8090300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.57 | $19.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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