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

The driving distance from Osceola, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 170.9 miles (275 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
170.91 mi
02h 34m
Flight
144.87 mi
233.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.87 mi
Kilometers
233.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.91 mi
Kilometers
275.05 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM CDT
Return by in Osceola
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola
2026-05-12T18:56
Arrive North Little Rock
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola
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
Forrest City
AR

City in St.

From Osceola
85.5 mi
01h 17m
To North Little Rock
85.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Semmes Avenue

    35 m · 10 sec · West Semmes Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Keiser Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Keiser Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sandy Bayou Road

    1144 ft · 19 sec · Sandy Bayou Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    901 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard

    992 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
124 mi · 73%
Sandy Bayou Road
40.7 mi · 24%
West Keiser Avenue
4.56 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.71 mi
North Walnut Street
0.51 mi
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forrest City
01h 17m from Osceola
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Osceola and Sunny near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Forrest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Osceola and 85.4 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Osceola and Sunny near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Forrest City

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

68 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 144.87 mi (233.15 km).

Osceola

#1 Osceola

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,576
Coordinates35.7050800, -89.9695300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
North Little Rock

#2 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: West Semmes Avenue (-89.969532, 35.704949)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.67
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.84 $45.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.63 $27.89 $55.78
Diesel $5.42 $32.65 $65.30

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Osceola and North Little Rock. The current time is 18:56:50.

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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.