How far is North Little Rock, AR from Heber Springs, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
70.09 mi
01h 33m
Flight
51.63 mi
83.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.63 mi
Kilometers
83.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.09 mi
Kilometers
112.8 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 1:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-30T10:10
Arrive Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Greenbrier
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
35 mi
00h 46m
To Heber Springs
35 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Broadview Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadview Street
33.8 mi · 48%
North Main Street
28.1 mi · 40%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 5%
Heber Spring Road
1.95 mi · 3%
Skyline Drive
1.26 mi · 2%
South 7th Street
0.87 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbrier
00h 46m from North Little Rock
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Greenbrier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from North Little Rock and 35 miles from Heber Springs.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbrier

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

55 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

104 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 51.63 mi (83.09 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
Heber Springs

#2 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.71
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.35 $18.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.63 $11.42 $22.85
Diesel $5.42 $13.38 $26.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Heber Springs. The current time is 10:10:12.

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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.