How far is North Little Rock, AR from Hughes, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Hughes, AR is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Hughes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Hughes.
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Start on North Main Street
999 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 19th Street
1781 ft · 41 sec · East 19th Street
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Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
1622 ft · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
92.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 38 East: Widener, Hughes
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
11.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Church Street
532 ft · 25 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Jeff Davis Street
15 m · 2 sec · Jeff Davis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jeff Davis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and Hughes.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Memphis
Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
92.1 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hughes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Hughes?
The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 56.3 miles from North Little Rock and 56.5 miles from Hughes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hughes.
Stop Ideas Near Brinkley
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 Brinkley.
Little Rock Union Station
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Hughes. Straight-line distance: 102.56 mi (165.05 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 Hughes
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 34.9492600, -90.4714900 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hughes (-90.47149, 34.94926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
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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