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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Mansfield, AR is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
158.3 mi
03h 08m
Flight
114.27 mi
183.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.27 mi
Kilometers
183.9 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.3 mi
Kilometers
254.76 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Mount Ida
AR

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
79.1 mi
01h 34m
To Mansfield
79.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road

    34.9 mi · 41 min · Albert Pike Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31.7 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Huntington Avenue

    1498 ft · 32 sec · Huntington Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Howard Street

    793 ft · 21 sec · East Howard Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Gregg Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · South Gregg Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gregg Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert Pike Road
66.6 mi · 42%
Texarkana
27 mi · 17%
US-70 West
25.5 mi · 16%
North Cypress Street
3.87 mi · 2%
Summer Street
0.32 mi
Huntington Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Albert Pike Road

Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road

34.9 mi · 00h 41m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ida
01h 34m from North Little Rock
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Mount Ida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from North Little Rock and 79.2 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.17 one way or $42.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Little Rock and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ida

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

73 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

78 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

99 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 114.27 mi (183.9 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
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#2 Mansfield

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

Population1,089
Coordinates35.0595400, -94.2527100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Mansfield (-94.25271, 35.05954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $21.17
Round trip
$42.34
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.17 $42.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.81 $47.62
Premium $4.63 $25.85 $51.71
Diesel $5.42 $30.27 $60.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Mansfield. The current time is 01:48:51.

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.