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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Morrilton, AR is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
47.66 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.74 mi
60.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.74 mi
Kilometers
60.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.66 mi
Kilometers
76.7 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrilton
Sat, May 30, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 4:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-30T02:47
Arrive Morrilton
Sat, May 30, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From North Little Rock
23.9 mi
00h 26m
To Morrilton
23.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.9 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 92 North: Plumerville

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Springfield Drive

    1241 ft · 25 sec · South Springfield Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Moose Street

    626 ft · 27 sec · South Moose Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Moose Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
40.9 mi · 86%
West Main Street
4.44 mi · 9%
East Broadway Street
1.43 mi · 3%
AR 92 North
0.29 mi · 1%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.26 mi · 1%
South Springfield Drive
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 26m from North Little Rock
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from North Little Rock and 23.9 miles from Morrilton.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Morrilton. Straight-line distance: 37.74 mi (60.73 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
Morrilton

#2 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Morrilton (-92.74405, 35.15092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.36
Round trip
$12.72
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.36 $12.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.16 $14.31
Premium $4.63 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.42 $9.10 $18.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Morrilton. The current time is 02:47:22.

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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.