How far is North Little Rock, AR from Mount Ida, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Mount Ida, AR is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Mount Ida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Mount Ida.
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Start on North Main Street
135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North Cypress Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street
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Take the ramp slight left
669 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street
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Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
34.9 mi · 41 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
1003 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
1048 ft · 31 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Elder Lane
45 m · 7 sec · Elder Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elder Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and Mount Ida.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Mount Ida?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Fountain Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from North Little Rock and 46.2 miles from Mount Ida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain Lake.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Mount Ida. Straight-line distance: 79.06 mi (127.24 km).
#1 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Ida
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 34.5567600, -93.6340800 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Ida (-93.63408, 34.55676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.88 | $27.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.08 | $30.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.65 | $35.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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