How far is North Little Rock, AR from Austin, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Austin, AR is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Austin.
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Start on North Main Street
999 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 19th Street
1781 ft · 41 sec · East 19th Street
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Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
1622 ft · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 305: Austin
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
2314 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and Austin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Saint Louis
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
21.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Austin?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from North Little Rock and 12.3 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Austin. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.27 km).
#1 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Austin
Austin is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9984200, -91.9837600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Austin (-91.98376, 34.99842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
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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