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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Brinkley, AR is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
64.64 mi
01h 08m
Flight
61.37 mi
98.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.37 mi
Kilometers
98.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.64 mi
Kilometers
104.03 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brinkley
Fri, Apr 10, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, Apr 11, 12:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-10T21:47
Arrive Brinkley
Fri, Apr 10, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Carlisle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
32.2 mi
00h 34m
To Brinkley
32.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Memphis

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
60.8 mi · 94%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.58 mi · 2%
East 19th Street
0.34 mi · 1%
US 49
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

60.8 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
61.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 34m from North Little Rock
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Brinkley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from North Little Rock and 32.4 miles from Brinkley.

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

The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

49 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Brinkley. Straight-line distance: 61.37 mi (98.77 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
Brinkley

#2 Brinkley

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,537
Coordinates34.8878700, -91.1945700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Brinkley (-91.19457, 34.88787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.71 $19.42
Premium $4.63 $10.55 $21.09
Diesel $5.42 $12.35 $24.69

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Brinkley. The current time is 21:47:54.

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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.