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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Marion, AR is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.15 mi
02h 13m
Flight
121.17 mi
195 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.17 mi
Kilometers
195 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.15 mi
Kilometers
206.24 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-23T11:38
Arrive Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
63.9 mi
01h 06m
To Marion
64.2 mi
01h 06m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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 Marion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    122 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Blues Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Marion, Sunset, Wynne

    103 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I-55 Service Road

    1217 ft · 21 sec · I-55 Service Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Military Road

    3178 ft · 1 min · East Military Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Military Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 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
Memphis
122 mi · 95%
Blues Highway
2.33 mi · 2%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 1%
I 55 North
0.73 mi · 1%
East Military Road
0.6 mi
East 19th Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

122 mi · 02h 04m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
01h 06m from North Little Rock
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from North Little Rock and 64.2 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Marion. Straight-line distance: 121.17 mi (195 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
Marion

#2 Marion

City in Arkansas, USA

Population12,290
Coordinates35.2145300, -90.1964800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Marion (-90.19648, 35.21453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.12 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.23
9.04 gal · 34.24 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.12 $34.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.25 $38.50
Premium $4.63 $20.90 $41.81
Diesel $5.42 $24.48 $48.95

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 Marion. The current time is 11:38:20.

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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.