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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Clinton, AR is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
66.16 mi
01h 24m
Flight
57.83 mi
93.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.83 mi
Kilometers
93.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.16 mi
Kilometers
106.47 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Thu, May 21, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Fri, May 22, 12:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-21T21:13
Arrive Clinton
Thu, May 21, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Wooster
AR

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

From North Little Rock
33.1 mi
00h 42m
To Clinton
33.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 65

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2060 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Yellowjacket Lane

    586 ft · 16 sec · Yellowjacket Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowjacket Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
28.1 mi · 43%
US Highway 65
21.9 mi · 33%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 18%
Skyline Drive
1.26 mi · 2%
South Broadway
1.14 mi · 2%
North Broadview Street
0.75 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 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wooster
00h 42m from North Little Rock
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Little Rock and Rain Showers Likely near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from North Little Rock and 33.1 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wooster

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 57.83 mi (93.07 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
Clinton

#2 Clinton

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,506
Coordinates35.5914700, -92.4604400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Clinton (-92.46044, 35.59147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.84 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.68 gal · 17.68 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.97 $19.93
Premium $4.63 $10.82 $21.65
Diesel $5.42 $12.67 $25.34

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Clinton. The current time is 21:13:00.

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.