How far is North Little Rock, AR from Pea Ridge, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Pea Ridge, AR is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.06 mi
03h 47m
Flight
155.95 mi
250.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.95 mi
Kilometers
250.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.06 mi
Kilometers
349.32 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pea Ridge
Fri, Nov 6, 11:52 PM CST
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, Nov 7, 3:40 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-11-06T20:04
Arrive Pea Ridge
Fri, Nov 6, 11:52 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
108.4 mi
01h 53m
To Pea Ridge
108.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1531 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    2928 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 72

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 72

  14. 14

    Continue on Slack Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Slack Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Curtis Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Curtis Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Curtis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
141 mi · 65%
I 49 North
68.3 mi · 31%
State Highway 72
4.62 mi · 2%
Slack Street
1.35 mi · 1%
North Curtis Avenue
0.82 mi
East Central Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 53m from North Little Rock
Leave By
9:24 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Partly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from North Little Rock and 108.7 miles from Pea Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Little Rock and Partly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Pea Ridge. Straight-line distance: 155.95 mi (250.97 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
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#2 Pea Ridge

Pea Ridge is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4539600, -94.1152000
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Pea Ridge (-94.1152, 36.45396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.99 L · about $28.43
Round trip
$56.85
15.32 gal · 57.98 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.43 $56.85
Mid-grade $4.21 $32.27 $64.54
Premium $4.62 $35.37 $70.73
Diesel $5.84 $44.73 $89.45

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Pea Ridge. The current time is 20:04:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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