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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Magnolia, AR is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.3 mi
02h 49m
Flight
117.8 mi
189.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.8 mi
Kilometers
189.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.3 mi
Kilometers
227.4 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magnolia
Wed, May 6, 8:59 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Wed, May 6, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-06T18:10
Arrive Magnolia
Wed, May 6, 8:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Gum Springs
AR

Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From North Little Rock
70.7 mi
01h 24m
To Magnolia
70.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cypress Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    669 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Delight Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South

  11. 11

    Turn right

    17 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East McKissack

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East McKissack

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    644 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    100 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
91.7 mi · 65%
East McKissack
7.19 mi · 5%
North Cypress Street
3.87 mi · 3%
Delight Highway
2.4 mi · 2%
West 1st Street South
0.42 mi
AR 19
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Texarkana

Continue straight

67.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
117.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gum Springs
01h 24m from North Little Rock
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Magnolia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from North Little Rock and 70.6 miles from Magnolia.

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

The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Magnolia.

Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

6 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

42 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

64 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 117.8 mi (189.58 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
Magnolia

#2 Magnolia

City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Population11,443
Coordinates33.2670700, -93.2393300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Magnolia (-93.23933, 33.26707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.63 $23.03 $46.07
Diesel $5.42 $26.97 $53.93

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Magnolia. The current time is 18:10:08.

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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.