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

The driving distance from Tontitown, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.17 mi
03h 01m
Flight
147.34 mi
237.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.34 mi
Kilometers
237.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.17 mi
Kilometers
315.71 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Tontitown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tontitown
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tontitown
9:00 PM CDT
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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Tontitown
97.9 mi
01h 30m
To North Little Rock
98.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1441 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tontitown 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 72%
West Sunset Avenue
53 mi · 27%
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
1.02 mi · 1%
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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 30m from Tontitown
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tontitown 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 Tontitown to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Tontitown and 98.3 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tontitown and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 147.34 mi (237.12 km).

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#1 Tontitown

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

Population6,065
Coordinates36.1778600, -94.2335400
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: (-94.233525, 36.178251)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.2 L · about $26.21
Round trip
$52.41
13.84 gal · 52.4 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.21 $52.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.47 $58.94
Premium $4.63 $32.01 $64.01
Diesel $5.42 $37.47 $74.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tontitown and North Little Rock. The current time is 21:34:51.

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.