How far is North Little Rock, AR from Sulphur Springs, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Sulphur Springs, AR is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.59 mi
00h 53m
Flight
41.5 mi
66.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.5 mi
Kilometers
66.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.59 mi
Kilometers
76.59 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur Springs
Wed, Nov 11, 4:06 AM CST
Return by in North Little Rock
Wed, Nov 11, 4:59 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-11-11T03:13
Arrive Sulphur Springs
Wed, Nov 11, 4:06 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
9:30 PM CST
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
Redfield
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
23.8 mi
00h 26m
To Sulphur Springs
23.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.3 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Camden Road

    1028 ft · 17 sec · South Camden Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Sulphur Springs Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Sulphur Springs Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lowman Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Lowman Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lowman Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cypress Street
43.4 mi · 91%
Sulphur Springs Road
3.55 mi · 7%
East 15th Street
0.28 mi · 1%
South Camden Road
0.19 mi
North Main Street
0.08 mi
Lowman Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Cypress Street

Keep slight left

39.3 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redfield
00h 26m from North Little Rock
Leave By
4:44 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Redfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from North Little Rock and 23.8 miles from Sulphur Springs.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Redfield

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

35 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

58 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

88 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 41.5 mi (66.79 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
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#2 Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1806500, -92.1234800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Sulphur Springs (-92.12348, 34.18065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.12 $6.93 $13.85
Premium $4.51 $7.57 $15.14
Diesel $5.77 $9.69 $19.39

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Sulphur Springs. The current time is 03:13:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.