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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Lincoln, AR is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
191.47 mi
03h 25m
Flight
146.32 mi
235.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.32 mi
Kilometers
235.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.47 mi
Kilometers
308.14 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Mon, Jun 1, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Mon, Jun 1, 10:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-06-01T15:53
Arrive Lincoln
Mon, Jun 1, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
95.7 mi
01h 42m
To Lincoln
95.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork

    2169 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    1601 ft · 33 sec · Phillips Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 12 sec · South State Highway 265

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Heritage Parkway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · East Heritage Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    145 m · 26 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Park Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Boyer Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · Boyer Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
141 mi · 74%
I 49 North
32.9 mi · 17%
East Heritage Parkway
6.38 mi · 3%
Hogeye Road
5.56 mi · 3%
State Highway 170
0.41 mi
Phillips Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 42m from North Little Rock
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from North Little Rock and 95.8 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.60 one way or $51.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 146.32 mi (235.48 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
Lincoln

#2 Lincoln

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,473
Coordinates35.9495300, -94.4235500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Lincoln (-94.42355, 35.94953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.58 L · about $25.60
Round trip
$51.20
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.60 $51.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.79 $57.58
Premium $4.63 $31.27 $62.53
Diesel $5.42 $36.61 $73.21

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Lincoln. The current time is 15:53:54.

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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.