How far is North Little Rock, AR from De Queen, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to De Queen, AR is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.25 mi
03h 17m
Flight
128.59 mi
206.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.59 mi
Kilometers
206.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.25 mi
Kilometers
233.75 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-16T07:04
Arrive De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockwell
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From North Little Rock
72.6 mi
01h 38m
To De Queen
72.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    18.6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    800 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  13. 13

    Continue on US 70

    31.2 mi · 46 min · US 70

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
78.2 mi · 54%
US-70 West
29.5 mi · 20%
Texarkana
27 mi · 19%
Airport Road
5.72 mi · 4%
North Cypress Street
3.87 mi · 3%
North 4th Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

US 70

Continue straight

38.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwell
01h 38m from North Little Rock
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from North Little Rock and 72.7 miles from De Queen.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.

Stop Ideas Near Rockwell

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

40 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

84 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

98 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and De Queen. Straight-line distance: 128.59 mi (206.95 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
De Queen

#2 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: De Queen (-94.34132, 34.03789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.78
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.39 $38.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.81 $43.61
Premium $4.63 $23.68 $47.36
Diesel $5.42 $27.72 $55.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and De Queen. The current time is 07:04:26.

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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.