How far is North Little Rock, AR from Ash Flat, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Ash Flat, AR is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
127.34 mi
02h 40m
Flight
107.1 mi
172.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.1 mi
Kilometers
172.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.34 mi
Kilometers
204.94 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ash Flat
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 4:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-14T22:58
Arrive Ash Flat
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
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
Russell
AR

Town in the U.

From North Little Rock
63.7 mi
01h 20m
To Ash Flat
63.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    999 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 19th Street

    1781 ft · 41 sec · East 19th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1622 ft · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Ash Flat Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right

    9 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and Ash Flat.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
55 mi · 43%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 11%
South Main Street
11.6 mi · 9%
Ash Flat Drive
10.9 mi · 9%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 1%
East 19th Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 20m from North Little Rock
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Flat.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Ash Flat?

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from North Little Rock and 63.6 miles from Ash Flat.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Flat.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

98 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Ash Flat. Straight-line distance: 107.1 mi (172.36 km).

North Little Rock

#1 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Ash Flat

#2 Ash Flat

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,100
Coordinates36.2239600, -91.6084800
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Ash Flat (-91.60848, 36.22396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.01
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.00 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.12 $38.25
Premium $4.63 $20.77 $41.53
Diesel $5.42 $24.31 $48.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Ash Flat. The current time is 22:58:21.

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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.