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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Lonoke, AR is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.92 mi
00h 27m
Flight
20.87 mi
33.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.89 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-19T15:09
Arrive Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jacksonville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
11.4 mi
00h 13m
To Lonoke
11.5 mi
00h 13m

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
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Memphis

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Lonoke

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 89

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 32 sec · Hwy 89

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Front Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
18.1 mi · 79%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 7%
State Highway 89
1.07 mi · 5%
Front Street Southwest
0.89 mi · 4%
AR 89
0.38 mi · 2%
East 19th Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
00h 13m from North Little Rock
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from North Little Rock and 11.5 miles from Lonoke.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 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 Lonoke.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

21 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

85 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Lonoke. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.58 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
Lonoke

#2 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Lonoke (-91.89986, 34.78398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.13
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.07 $6.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.63 $3.75 $7.49
Diesel $5.42 $4.39 $8.77

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 Lonoke. The current time is 15:09:37.

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.