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

The driving distance from Nashville, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
130.14 mi
02h 09m
Flight
106.59 mi
171.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.59 mi
Kilometers
171.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.14 mi
Kilometers
209.44 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive North Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Caddo Valley
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Nashville
65 mi
01h 04m
To North Little Rock
65.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    954 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 24 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on East Peachtree Street

    31.2 mi · 46 min · East Peachtree Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Peachtree Street
129 mi · 99%
East 15th Street
0.34 mi
Issac C Perkins Bypass
0.27 mi
North Main Street
0.26 mi
Curtis Sykes Drive
0.16 mi
North Locust Street
0.02 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Valley
01h 04m from Nashville
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Nashville 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 Nashville to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Nashville and 65.2 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Nashville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

8 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

75 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

96 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 106.59 mi (171.54 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

City in Arkansas, United States

Population4,290
Coordinates33.9456700, -93.8471300
Altitude116
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: North Main Street (-93.847081, 33.945671)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.76
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.38 $34.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.55 $39.10
Premium $4.63 $21.23 $42.46
Diesel $5.42 $24.85 $49.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and North Little Rock. The current time is 01:06:29.

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.