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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Calico Rock, AR is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.71 mi
03h 27m
Flight
93.57 mi
150.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.57 mi
Kilometers
150.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.71 mi
Kilometers
199.09 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calico Rock
Wed, May 6, 5:53 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Wed, May 6, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-06T14:26
Arrive Calico Rock
Wed, May 6, 5:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clinton
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
61.9 mi
01h 43m
To Calico Rock
61.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.2 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  10. 10

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 65

    18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    787 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 9

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  19. 19

    Turn right

    16 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

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

    3118 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sylamore Avenue

    22 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Sylamore Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2077 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
33.6 mi · 27%
North Main Street
28.1 mi · 23%
Sylamore Avenue
22 mi · 18%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 9
7.28 mi · 6%
Skyline Drive
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 43m from North Little Rock
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Chance Rain Showers near Calico Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from North Little Rock and 61.8 miles from Calico Rock.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Chance Rain Showers near Calico Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

95 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Calico Rock. Straight-line distance: 93.57 mi (150.58 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
Calico Rock

#2 Calico Rock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates36.1195100, -92.1359900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Calico Rock (-92.13599, 36.11951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.02
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.51 $33.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $4.63 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $5.42 $23.61 $47.22

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Calico Rock. The current time is 14:26:01.

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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.