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

The driving distance from Newport, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.32 mi
02h 05m
Flight
95.75 mi
154.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.75 mi
Kilometers
154.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.32 mi
Kilometers
190.42 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Thu, Jun 11, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Jun 11, 10:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-06-11T18:07
Arrive North Little Rock
Thu, Jun 11, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Carthage
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Newport
58.4 mi
01h 02m
To North Little Rock
59.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ouachita Road 509

    1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ouachita Road 68

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Ouachita Road 67

    10.5 mi · 25 min · Ouachita Road 67

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Road Southeast

    1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Adams Avenue

    813 ft · 11 sec · South Adams Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1421 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
30.5 mi · 26%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 15%
I 530 North
14.2 mi · 12%
Ouachita Road 67
10.5 mi · 9%
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
2.1 mi · 2%
Ouachita Road 68
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

36.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 02m from Newport
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport 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 Newport to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Newport and 59.9 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

40 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

46 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

79 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

106 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 95.75 mi (154.09 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,389
Coordinates33.4298400, -92.6951600
Altitude30
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: Ouachita Road 509 (-92.695146, 33.42972)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.58
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.79 $31.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.76 $35.52
Premium $4.63 $19.29 $38.57
Diesel $5.42 $22.58 $45.16

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and North Little Rock. The current time is 18:07:58.

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.