This 164.5-mile journey from Berryville, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 46 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the drive on major roads, making it an efficient transit. You can expect fuel costs to be around $25 for this drive. Given its manageable length and highway character, this trip is ideal for a straightforward drive without the need for an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.3 miles from Berryville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
140.3 mi
3h 9m
West Main Street
16 mi
23m
South Main Street
7.1 mi
10m
North Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
West Madison Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Spring Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Church Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 140.3 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berryville, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on West Church Avenue
214 ft·15 sec·West Church Avenue
2
Turn left onto Spring Street
298 ft·18 sec·Spring Street
3
Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
355 ft·20 sec·West Madison Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 62
7.1 mi·10 min·South Main Street
5
Continue on US 62
16 mi·23 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
7
Turn right onto US 65
113 mi·2 hr 40 min·US 65
8
Take the exit onto US 65
28 mi·28 min·US 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right
93 ft·4 sec
11
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 4 hours, this route offers flexibility for when you depart. Consider an early morning start to maximize your day, especially since the longest stretch is over 140 miles. You'll only have one recommended stop, so plan it strategically along US 65 to break up the longer driving segments. The estimated fuel cost is $25, so ensure your tank is adequately full before you set off. Pay attention to local traffic as you transition between highways and city streets near Berryville and North Little Rock.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.3 miles from Berryville, AR, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.3 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berryville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berryville, AR
This is one driving day of about 164.5 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Berryville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 140.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 163.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Spring Street
Turn left onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Madison Avenue
Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 62 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 62 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.2 mi into trip|~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
163.6 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.84 one way
$49.69 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$27.27
$54.54
premium
$4.56
$29.53
$59.05
diesel
$5.61
$36.32
$72.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.4
0
$17.27
$7.90
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.39
$6.58
EV Truck/SUV
65.8
0
$23.03
$10.53
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Berryville, AR
Evening
in Berryville on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Little Rock, AR
Evening
in North Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
82 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 46m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 164.5-mile trip, with 85% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on US 65, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 140.3 miles. This suggests a relatively consistent driving experience, likely with faster speeds and fewer turns for extended periods. While the primary roads are highways, keep in mind that the initial and final segments might involve navigating local streets like West Main Street and South Main Street as you enter and exit towns.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.3 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and West Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spring Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Berryville, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 3h 46m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 140.3 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at North Little Rock, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
