How far is Smackover, AR from North Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Smackover, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smackover and North Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smackover and North Little Rock.
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Start on East 7th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Smackover Highway
15.5 mi · 18 min · Smackover Highway
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Continue on South Adams Avenue
813 ft · 11 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Take the exit right
1421 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
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Continue on Washington Street
30.5 mi · 35 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive
864 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Locust Street
32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smackover and North Little Rock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
36.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smackover and Partly 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 Smackover to North Little Rock?
The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Kingsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Smackover and 61 miles from North Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smackover and Partly Sunny near North Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsland
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 Kingsland.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smackover and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 100.53 mi (161.79 km).
#1 Smackover
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.3648500, -92.7248800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.13 | $32.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.14 | $36.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.70 | $39.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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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