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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Judsonia, AR is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
51.83 mi
00h 57m
Flight
49.55 mi
79.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.55 mi
Kilometers
79.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.83 mi
Kilometers
83.42 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Judsonia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive Judsonia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From North Little Rock
25.9 mi
00h 28m
To Judsonia
25.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    999 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 19th Street

    1781 ft · 41 sec · East 19th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1622 ft · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 385: Judsonia

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cw Road

    2045 ft · 41 sec · Cw Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hopkins Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hopkins Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on West Washington Street

    2484 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Van Buren Avenue

    97 m · 14 sec · Van Buren Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Adams Street

    17 m · 2 sec · West Adams Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Adams Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
47.5 mi · 92%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 3%
Hopkins Drive
0.97 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Cw Road
0.39 mi · 1%
East 19th Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

28.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 28m from North Little Rock
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Judsonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from North Little Rock and 25.9 miles from Judsonia.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around North Little Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Judsonia.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Judsonia. Straight-line distance: 49.55 mi (79.75 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
Judsonia

#2 Judsonia

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,992
Coordinates35.2700900, -91.6398600
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Judsonia (-91.63986, 35.27009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.79 $15.59
Premium $4.63 $8.46 $16.93
Diesel $5.42 $9.91 $19.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Judsonia. The current time is 01:40:34.

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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.