How far is North Little Rock, AR from Newport, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Newport, AR is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Newport.
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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 left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit straight
1156 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto South Adams Avenue
1525 ft · 24 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
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Turn left onto Fairview Road Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road Southwest
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Continue on Ouachita Road 67
10.5 mi · 25 min · Ouachita Road 67
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Turn slight left onto Ouachita Road 68
1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68
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Turn left onto Ouachita Road 509
1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ouachita Road 509
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and Newport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 167 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Newport?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from North Little Rock and 59 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Little Rock and Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Carthage
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 Carthage.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Newport. Straight-line distance: 95.75 mi (154.09 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 Newport
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,389 |
| Coordinates | 33.4298400, -92.6951600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-92.69516, 33.42984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.29 | $38.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
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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