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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Glenwood, AR is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
88.75 mi
01h 53m
Flight
79.2 mi
127.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.2 mi
Kilometers
127.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.75 mi
Kilometers
142.83 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-18T03:58
Arrive Glenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Lonsdale
AR

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

From North Little Rock
44.3 mi
00h 56m
To Glenwood
44.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.4 mi · 32 min · US 70

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-70 West
29.5 mi · 33%
Texarkana
27 mi · 30%
US 70
21.4 mi · 24%
Airport Road
5.72 mi · 6%
North Cypress Street
3.87 mi · 4%
Broadway Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Texarkana

Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

24.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonsdale
00h 56m from North Little Rock
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from North Little Rock and 44.4 miles from Glenwood.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

20 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

53 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 79.2 mi (127.46 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
Glenwood

#2 Glenwood

City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates34.3267700, -93.5507400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Glenwood (-93.55074, 34.32677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.85 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.63 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.42 $16.95 $33.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Glenwood. The current time is 03:58:26.

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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.