How far is North Little Rock, AR from Mineral Springs, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
129.28 mi
02h 29m
Flight
102.33 mi
164.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.33 mi
Kilometers
164.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.28 mi
Kilometers
208.06 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-17T06:55
Arrive Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
64.6 mi
01h 14m
To Mineral Springs
64.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 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 Mineral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1351 ft · 32 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    907 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    638 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    115 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark

    1695 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pink Twist Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Pink Twist Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pink Twist Road

    1875 ft · 1 min · Pink Twist Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Forest Service Road 1504

    1 mi · 3 min · Forest Service Road 1504

  13. 13

    Turn right

    32 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
116 mi · 90%
Pink Twist Road
3.14 mi · 2%
Forest Service Road 1504
1.04 mi · 1%
AR 219
0.35 mi
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

115 mi · 01h 56m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
01h 14m from North Little Rock
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from North Little Rock and 64.7 miles from Mineral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 102.33 mi (164.68 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
Mineral Springs

#2 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates35.6425800, -93.7313000
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Mineral Springs (-93.7313, 35.64258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.27 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.12 gal · 34.54 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.42 $38.84
Premium $4.63 $21.09 $42.18
Diesel $5.42 $24.69 $49.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Mineral Springs. The current time is 06:55:20.

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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.