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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Smackover, AR is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
120.35 mi
02h 22m
Flight
100.53 mi
161.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.53 mi
Kilometers
161.79 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.35 mi
Kilometers
193.69 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smackover
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Smackover
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Kingsland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
60.3 mi
01h 11m
To Smackover
60.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cypress Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    669 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    1156 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Adams Avenue

    1525 ft · 24 sec · South Adams Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
56 mi · 46%
US 79
27.9 mi · 23%
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
15.5 mi · 13%
North Cypress Street
13.8 mi · 11%
West 7th Street
2.42 mi · 2%
South Adams Avenue
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsland
01h 11m from North Little Rock
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smackover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Kingsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from North Little Rock and 60.1 miles from Smackover.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smackover.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsland

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

74 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

75 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

99 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Smackover. Straight-line distance: 100.53 mi (161.79 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
Smackover

#2 Smackover

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,665
Coordinates33.3648500, -92.7248800
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Smackover (-92.72488, 33.36485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.08 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.19
8.5 gal · 32.16 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.09 $32.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.10 $36.20
Premium $4.63 $19.66 $39.31
Diesel $5.42 $23.01 $46.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Smackover. The current time is 22:02:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.