How far is North Little Rock, AR from Charleston, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Charleston, AR is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Charleston.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
1351 ft · 32 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
907 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
638 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
115 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark
1695 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Commercial Street
1446 ft · 31 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
759 ft · 18 sec · South 7th Street
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Continue on Ozark Bridge
13.3 mi · 19 min · Ozark Bridge
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
10 mi · 15 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Hancock Street
2 m · 1 sec · South Hancock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hancock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
Merge slight left
115 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Charleston?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from North Little Rock and 71.3 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Russellville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 106.52 mi (171.43 km).
#1 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.2970400, -94.0363200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-94.03632, 35.29704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.42 | $42.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.26 | $46.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.24 | $54.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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