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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Osceola, AR is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
170.77 mi
02h 59m
Flight
144.87 mi
233.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.87 mi
Kilometers
233.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.77 mi
Kilometers
274.83 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Tue, May 12, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Wed, May 13, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Osceola
Tue, May 12, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Forrest City
AR

City in St.

From North Little Rock
85.3 mi
01h 29m
To Osceola
85.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Memphis

    122 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Blues Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · Blues Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 140: Osceola

    1878 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Keiser Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Keiser Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Semmes Avenue

    35 m · 11 sec · West Semmes Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    14 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
122 mi · 71%
Blues Highway
40.5 mi · 24%
West Keiser Avenue
4.45 mi · 3%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 1%
I 55 North
0.73 mi
South Walnut Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

122 mi · 02h 04m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forrest City
01h 29m from North Little Rock
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Sunny near Osceola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Forrest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from North Little Rock and 85.5 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Little Rock and Sunny near Osceola.

Stop Ideas Near Forrest City

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

68 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 144.87 mi (233.15 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
Osceola

#2 Osceola

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,576
Coordinates35.7050800, -89.9695300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Osceola (-89.96953, 35.70508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.67
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.84 $45.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.63 $27.89 $55.78
Diesel $5.42 $32.65 $65.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Osceola. The current time is 20:12:41.

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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.