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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Earle, AR is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
119.29 mi
02h 11m
Flight
107.69 mi
173.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.69 mi
Kilometers
173.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.29 mi
Kilometers
191.98 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Earle
Fri, May 15, 8:21 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Fri, May 15, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-15T06:10
Arrive Earle
Fri, May 15, 8:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
59.6 mi
01h 05m
To Earle
59.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Memphis

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 149: Earle

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    39 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    9.9 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Arkansas Street

    141 m · 9 sec · Arkansas Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Arkansas Avenue

    1385 ft · 30 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    1219 ft · 24 sec · Cross Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Street

    596 ft · 17 sec · Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2376 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Barton Street

    1841 ft · 39 sec · Barton Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    627 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
105 mi · 88%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.45 mi
Barton Street
0.35 mi
East 19th Street
0.34 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

105 mi · 01h 46m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
01h 05m from North Little Rock
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Earle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from North Little Rock and 59.7 miles from Earle.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Earle. Straight-line distance: 107.69 mi (173.31 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
Earle

#2 Earle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,164
Coordinates35.2750900, -90.4667700
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Earle (-90.46677, 35.27509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.93 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.89
8.42 gal · 31.86 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.94 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.93 $35.86
Premium $4.63 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.42 $22.80 $45.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Earle. The current time is 06:10:43.

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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.