How far is Pea Ridge, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Pea Ridge, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
217.41 mi
03h 20m
Flight
155.95 mi
250.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.95 mi
Kilometers
250.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.41 mi
Kilometers
349.89 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Fri, Nov 6, 10:33 PM CST
Return by in Pea Ridge
Sat, Nov 7, 1:54 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pea Ridge
2026-11-06T19:13
Arrive North Little Rock
Fri, Nov 6, 10:33 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pea Ridge
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Pea Ridge
108.5 mi
01h 40m
To North Little Rock
108.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Curtis Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Curtis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Slack Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Slack Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 72

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 72

  4. 4

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1203 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pea Ridge 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 65%
East Central Avenue
68.8 mi · 32%
State Highway 72
4.62 mi · 2%
Slack Street
1.35 mi · 1%
North Curtis Avenue
0.82 mi
North Main Street
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 40m from Pea Ridge
Leave By
10:18 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Pea Ridge and 108.9 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pea Ridge and Sunny near North Little Rock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 155.95 mi (250.97 km).

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#1 Pea Ridge

Pea Ridge is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4539600, -94.1152000
Altitude393
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: North Curtis Avenue (-94.115157, 36.453958)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.04 L · about $28.46
Round trip
$56.93
15.34 gal · 58.08 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.46 $56.93
Mid-grade $4.21 $32.31 $64.63
Premium $4.62 $35.41 $70.82
Diesel $5.84 $44.79 $89.57

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pea Ridge and North Little Rock. The current time is 19:13:01.

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.