How far is North Little Rock, AR from West Memphis, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to West Memphis, AR is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and West Memphis.
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Start on North Main Street
999 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 19th Street
1781 ft · 41 sec · East 19th Street
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Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
1622 ft · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
116.3 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 147
863 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
6 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and West Memphis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Memphis
Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
116 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near West Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to West Memphis?
The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from North Little Rock and 62.6 miles from West Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near West Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Brinkley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brinkley.
Little Rock Union Station
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and West Memphis. Straight-line distance: 120.77 mi (194.36 km).
#1 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Memphis
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 24,158 |
| Coordinates | 35.1464800, -90.1845400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Memphis (-90.18454, 35.14648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.70 | $33.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.40 | $40.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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