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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Huntsville, AR is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.67 mi
03h 15m
Flight
123.14 mi
198.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.14 mi
Kilometers
198.18 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.67 mi
Kilometers
271.45 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 4:11 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, May 2, 7:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-02T12:56
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 4:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
84.3 mi
01h 37m
To Huntsville
84.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.8 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    48.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East War Eagle Avenue

    89 m · 5 sec · East War Eagle Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1618 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    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 Huntsville.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
119 mi · 70%
Ozark
0.29 mi
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.26 mi
East War Eagle Avenue
0.06 mi
West Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

118 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 37m from North Little Rock
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from North Little Rock and 84.4 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 123.14 mi (198.18 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
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,599
Coordinates36.0861900, -93.7413000
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Huntsville (-93.7413, 36.08619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.53 L · about $22.53
Round trip
$45.07
11.9 gal · 45.06 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.53 $45.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.34 $50.68
Premium $4.63 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.42 $32.22 $64.44

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Huntsville. The current time is 12:56:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.