How far is North Little Rock, AR from Mountain Home, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.45 mi
01h 13m
Flight
49.9 mi
80.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.9 mi
Kilometers
80.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.45 mi
Kilometers
94.06 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-19T05:03
Arrive Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From North Little Rock
29.2 mi
00h 36m
To Mountain Home
29.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Searcy

    1266 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Searcy

    112 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway

    1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Race Avenue

    1219 ft · 32 sec · West Race Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    10.4 mi · 18 min · North Maple Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
41.6 mi · 71%
North Maple Street
10.4 mi · 18%
South Main Street
2.99 mi · 5%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 3%
South Elm Street
0.48 mi · 1%
East 19th Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

28.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 36m from North Little Rock
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from North Little Rock and 29.2 miles from Mountain Home.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around North Little Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 49.9 mi (80.3 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
Mountain Home

#2 Mountain Home

City in Arkansas, United States

Population12,638
Coordinates35.3867500, -91.8090300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Mountain Home (-91.80903, 35.38675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.60
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.80 $15.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.77 $17.55
Premium $4.63 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $5.42 $11.15 $22.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Mountain Home. The current time is 05:03:35.

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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.