How far is North Little Rock, AR from El Dorado, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to El Dorado, AR is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and El Dorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and El Dorado.
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Start on North Main Street
135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North Cypress Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street
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Take the ramp slight left
669 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
42.5 mi · 52 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street
83 m · 7 sec · West Hillsboro Street
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Turn right onto Barton Street
21 m · 3 sec · Barton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and El Dorado.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 167 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to El Dorado?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Kingsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from North Little Rock and 59.9 miles from El Dorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsland
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 Kingsland.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and El Dorado. Straight-line distance: 110.31 mi (177.53 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 El Dorado
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076300, -92.6662700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Dorado (-92.66627, 33.20763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.91 | $45.81 |
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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