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

The driving distance from Ozark, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
118.17 mi
01h 49m
Flight
101.17 mi
162.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.17 mi
Kilometers
162.81 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.17 mi
Kilometers
190.18 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Tue, May 19, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Ozark
Wed, May 20, 12:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozark
2026-05-19T21:05
Arrive North Little Rock
Tue, May 19, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozark
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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Ozark
59 mi
00h 54m
To North Little Rock
59.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Commercial Street

    41 m · 8 sec · West Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2614 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    114.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 3rd Street
117 mi · 99%
North Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
West Commercial Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North 3rd Street

Merge slight left

115 mi · 01h 56m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
00h 54m from Ozark
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ozark and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Ozark and 59.2 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ozark and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozark and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 101.17 mi (162.81 km).

Ozark

#1 Ozark

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,626
Coordinates35.4870300, -93.8277000
Altitude124
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 Commercial Street (-93.827711, 35.486969)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.58
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.79 $31.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.76 $35.52
Premium $4.63 $19.29 $38.57
Diesel $5.42 $22.58 $45.16

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Ozark and North Little Rock. The current time is 21:05:37.

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.