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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Bryant, AR is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.23 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.4 mi
28.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.4 mi
Kilometers
28.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.23 mi
Kilometers
34.17 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryant
Fri, Apr 10, 10:14 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Fri, Apr 10, 10:42 PM 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 Bryant
Fri, Apr 10, 10:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Shannon Hills
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Bryant
10.6 mi
00h 13m

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
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cypress Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    669 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 183: Bryant, Bauxite

    1217 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1459 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Commerce Street

    830 ft · 25 sec · Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Reynolds Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Reynolds Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Reynolds Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
14.4 mi · 68%
North Cypress Street
3.87 mi · 18%
North Reynolds Road
1.88 mi · 9%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.28 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.28 mi · 1%
AR 183
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Texarkana

Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

14.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shannon Hills
00h 13m from North Little Rock
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from North Little Rock and 10.6 miles from Bryant.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

48 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

82 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 17.4 mi (28.01 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
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#2 Bryant

City in Arkansas, USA

Population21,375
Coordinates34.5959300, -92.4890500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Bryant (-92.48905, 34.59593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.19 $6.39
Premium $4.63 $3.47 $6.94
Diesel $5.42 $4.06 $8.12

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 Bryant. The current time is 21:47:41.

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.