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

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
108.54 mi
01h 52m
Flight
94.68 mi
152.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.68 mi
Kilometers
152.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.54 mi
Kilometers
174.68 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Wed, May 13, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-12T22:50
Arrive North Little Rock
Wed, May 13, 12:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
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
Midway
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Murfreesboro
54.1 mi
00h 56m
To North Little Rock
54.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 13th Street

    2618 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 26

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  7. 7

    Continue on Antioch Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    21 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Hollywood Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    1427 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia

    1575 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AR 8
69 mi · 64%
Highway 26
9.93 mi · 9%
Hollywood Road
4.68 mi · 4%
State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Antioch Street
0.86 mi · 1%
North Washington Avenue
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

AR 8

Merge slight left

64.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
94.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
00h 56m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and 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 Murfreesboro to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Murfreesboro and 54.4 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Midway

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

18 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

19 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

87 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 94.68 mi (152.37 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates34.0623300, -93.6899000
Altitude110
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: Courthouse Square (-93.689823, 34.062458)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$29.01
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.50 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.31 $32.62
Premium $4.63 $17.71 $35.43
Diesel $5.42 $20.74 $41.48

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and North Little Rock. The current time is 22:50:23.

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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.