How far is North Little Rock, AR from Prairie Grove, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.81 mi
03h 17m
Flight
142.46 mi
229.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.46 mi
Kilometers
229.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.81 mi
Kilometers
299.04 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-18T07:03
Arrive Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
92.8 mi
01h 38m
To Prairie Grove
93 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.6 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork

    2169 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    1601 ft · 33 sec · Phillips Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 12 sec · South State Highway 265

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · South Mock Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Mock Drive

    36 m · 5 sec · West Mock Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Mock Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
141 mi · 76%
I 49 North
32.9 mi · 18%
Hogeye Road
5.87 mi · 3%
South Mock Street
0.56 mi
State Highway 170
0.41 mi
Phillips Street
0.3 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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 38m from North Little Rock
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from North Little Rock and 93 miles from Prairie Grove.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Prairie Grove. Straight-line distance: 142.46 mi (229.26 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
Prairie Grove

#2 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Prairie Grove (-94.31771, 35.97591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.82 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.69
13.12 gal · 49.64 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.84 $49.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.94 $55.88
Premium $4.63 $30.34 $60.68
Diesel $5.42 $35.52 $71.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Prairie Grove. The current time is 07:03:39.

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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.