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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Booneville, AR is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
127.66 mi
02h 38m
Flight
97.13 mi
156.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.13 mi
Kilometers
156.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.66 mi
Kilometers
205.45 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Booneville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Wed, Apr 29, 11:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-29T18:18
Arrive Booneville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
63.8 mi
01h 19m
To Booneville
63.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1351 ft · 32 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    907 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    638 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    129 m · 14 sec · North State Highway 7

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Quay Street

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Quay Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1188 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    31.7 mi · 48 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
69.3 mi · 54%
Quay Street
18.4 mi · 14%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
AR 331
0.3 mi
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
01h 19m from North Little Rock
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Cloudy near Booneville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from North Little Rock and 63.9 miles from Booneville.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Little Rock and Mostly Cloudy near Booneville.

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Booneville. Straight-line distance: 97.13 mi (156.31 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
Booneville

#2 Booneville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,764
Coordinates35.1400900, -93.9215900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Booneville (-93.92159, 35.14009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
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
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.17 $38.33
Premium $4.63 $20.81 $41.63
Diesel $5.42 $24.37 $48.74

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Booneville. The current time is 18:18:22.

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.