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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Caraway, AR is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (208 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
152.43 mi
02h 55m
Flight
129.23 mi
207.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.23 mi
Kilometers
207.98 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.43 mi
Kilometers
245.31 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caraway
Wed, May 13, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Wed, May 13, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-12T22:10
Arrive Caraway
Wed, May 13, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Weldon
AR

Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America

From North Little Rock
76.2 mi
01h 27m
To Caraway
76.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    19.4 mi · 28 min · East Highland Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Rogers

    601 ft · 14 sec · West Rogers

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 67%
East Highland Drive
19.4 mi · 13%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 8%
North Main Street
8.1 mi · 5%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 5%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
01h 27m from North Little Rock
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Sunny near Caraway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from North Little Rock and 76.2 miles from Caraway.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (208 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

74 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

112 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Caraway. Straight-line distance: 129.23 mi (207.98 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
Caraway

#2 Caraway

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates35.7581300, -90.3223200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Caraway (-90.32232, 35.75813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.36 L · about $20.37
Round trip
$40.75
10.76 gal · 40.72 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.37 $40.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.91 $45.83
Premium $4.63 $24.88 $49.77
Diesel $5.42 $29.13 $58.27

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Caraway. The current time is 22:10:21.

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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.