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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Ola, AR is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
92.06 mi
01h 40m
Flight
57.14 mi
91.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.14 mi
Kilometers
91.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.06 mi
Kilometers
148.16 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ola
Sat, May 30, 8:30 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 10:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-30T18:50
Arrive Ola
Sat, May 30, 8:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
46 mi
00h 50m
To Ola
46 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  12. 12

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Pennington Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East Pennington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pennington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
69.3 mi · 75%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 16%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
AR 331
0.3 mi
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
00h 50m from North Little Rock
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from North Little Rock and 46 miles from Ola.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 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 Ola.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Ola. Straight-line distance: 57.14 mi (91.96 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
Ola

#2 Ola

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,196
Coordinates35.0323100, -93.2232300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Ola (-93.22323, 35.03231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
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 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.62
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.31 $24.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.84 $27.68
Premium $4.63 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.42 $17.60 $35.20

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 Ola. The current time is 18:50:34.

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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.