Origin
Bald Knob, AR
Morning in Bald Knob on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bald Knob, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bald Knob, AR
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Bald Knob to North Little Rock, you are in for a straightforward journey through Arkansas. Covering 58.5 miles, this trip typically takes about 55 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Highway Avenue North, John F Kennedy Boulevard, and Calvary Road. With a fuel budget of just $8, it is a very economical route for a quick trip between these two Southeast locations. Because the duration is under an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or breaking the travel into multiple days. It is a simple, direct path that gets you exactly where you need to go without any unnecessary fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 28.1 mi | 29m |
| US 64 | 27.5 mi | 28m |
| I 40 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calvary Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 28.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bald Knob, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on South Elm Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Elm Street
2
Turn right onto AR 367
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Highway Avenue North
3
Turn straight onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 64
4
Take the exit onto US 64
27 mi
·
27 min
·
US 64
5
Continue on I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 57; US 167
6
Merge onto I 40; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
8
Turn straight onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Calvary Road
9
Turn left onto AR 107
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
10
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Bald Knob, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 367 / Highway Avenue North
Turn right onto AR 367 / Highway Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
56.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 40; US 167
Merge onto I 40; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
57.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
3
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left onto AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Little Rock, AR
Morning in North Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 10 to 15 mph
55% chance
Live forecast
77°F
Jacksonville, AR
29 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a zero percent highway share, you will be staying off the main interstates for the entire 58.5-mile duration. The road conditions favor local navigation, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and varied local traffic patterns. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted highway stretch to speak of, as the drive consists entirely of local roads like Calvary Road. You will find that the personality of this trip is defined by its constant, active driving rather than high-speed highway cruising.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 64. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367 / Highway Avenue North.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bald Knob, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 1h 2m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Highway Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.1 miles (I 40; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
323 ft
219 ft
Total Climb
202 ft
Total Descent
159 ft
Highest Point
323 ft
~46.1 mi in
Elevation Range
104 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in North Little Rock, AR
Full guide →North Little Rock is in the Central region of Arkansas. Previously known as Argenta, it became known as North Little Rock after an unsuccessful annexation attempt by Little Rock. It's prudent not to go flouting your collection of prized jewelry when roaming the streets of North Little Rock, as the community can be a little sketch.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Highway Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.1 miles (I 40; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Little Rock, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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