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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Lavaca, AR is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
152.68 mi
02h 55m
Flight
114.7 mi
184.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.7 mi
Kilometers
184.59 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.68 mi
Kilometers
245.72 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lavaca
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Wed, May 13, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Lavaca
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
76.3 mi
01h 27m
To Lavaca
76.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark

    1695 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Commercial Street

    1446 ft · 31 sec · West Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    759 ft · 18 sec · South 7th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Ozark Bridge

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Ozark Bridge

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    17.5 mi · 26 min · West Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Lavaca Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lavaca Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Division Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Division Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    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 Lavaca.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
116 mi · 76%
West Walnut Street
17.5 mi · 11%
Ozark Bridge
13.3 mi · 9%
East Lavaca Road
2.09 mi · 1%
South Division Street
0.69 mi
AR 219
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

115 mi · 01h 56m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 27m from North Little Rock
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Sunny near Lavaca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from North Little Rock and 76.4 miles from Lavaca.

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

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Little Rock and Sunny near Lavaca.

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 Lavaca. Straight-line distance: 114.7 mi (184.59 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
Lavaca

#2 Lavaca

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,439
Coordinates35.3362000, -94.1732600
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Lavaca (-94.17326, 35.3362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.82
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.41 $40.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.96 $45.91
Premium $4.63 $24.93 $49.86
Diesel $5.42 $29.19 $58.37

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Lavaca. The current time is 20:14:34.

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.