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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to McGehee, AR is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.21 mi
02h 03m
Flight
93.1 mi
149.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.1 mi
Kilometers
149.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.21 mi
Kilometers
172.53 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McGehee
Wed, May 13, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Thu, May 14, 12:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-13T19:54
Arrive McGehee
Wed, May 13, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Pine Bluff
AR

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

From North Little Rock
53.6 mi
01h 01m
To McGehee
53.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    46.1 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    37.5 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Silent Street

    1875 ft · 38 sec · Silent Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto North 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    1047 ft · 23 sec · Holly Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    23 m · 3 sec · North 4th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
55.6 mi · 52%
North Cypress Street
50 mi · 47%
North 1st Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Silent Street
0.36 mi
East 15th Street
0.28 mi
Holly Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

North Cypress Street

Keep slight left

46.1 mi · 00h 48m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Bluff
01h 01m from North Little Rock
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Sunny near McGehee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from North Little Rock and 53.6 miles from McGehee.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

97 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and McGehee. Straight-line distance: 93.1 mi (149.83 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
McGehee

#2 McGehee

City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,599
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.3995600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: McGehee (-91.39956, 33.629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $14.31
Round trip
$28.63
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.31 $28.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.10 $32.20
Premium $4.63 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $5.42 $20.47 $40.94

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and McGehee. The current time is 19:54:21.

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.