Origin
Beebe, AR
Late night in Beebe on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beebe, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beebe, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Beebe, AR to North Little Rock, AR is 32.7 miles and takes about 37m via I 57 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive primarily within the Southeast region of Arkansas. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given the short distance, it's an ideal option for a quick errand or connecting to a larger trip. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 27.6 mi | 28m |
| East Center Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 40 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I 57 Business | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calvary Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 27.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beebe, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on East Center Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
2
Continue on I 57 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 Business
3
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 57 Business
4
Merge onto I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
28 min
·
I 57; US 167
5
Merge onto I 40; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Calvary Road
8
Turn left onto AR 107
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
9
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 57 Business
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 57; US 167
Merge onto I 57; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
30.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 40; US 167
Merge onto I 40; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
3
31.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left onto AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey taking place on major interstates. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 27.6 miles on I 57, offering a consistent pace. Expect a smooth ride primarily on well-maintained highways, with brief transitions onto local roads like East Center Street as you approach your destination. The character of this route is efficient and direct, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding roads.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and East Center Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 57 Business.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles (I 57; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.2 miles (I 40; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 37m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 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: at 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles (I 57; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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