Origin
Brinkley, AR
Afternoon in Brinkley on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brinkley, 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
1h 10m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brinkley, AR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.6-mile drive from Brinkley, AR, to North Little Rock, AR, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you can expect to spend around $10 on fuel for this journey. The route primarily utilizes US 63, offering a direct path through Arkansas's Southeast region. With no specific stops recommended, this drive is ideal for those looking for efficient travel between these two points. The highway-focused profile means you'll experience a consistent driving pace for most of the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 62.6 mi | 1h 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calvary Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 62.6 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brinkley, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on US 49; AR 17
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
2
Take the exit onto US 63
63 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 63
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
4
Turn straight onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Calvary Road
5
Turn left onto AR 107
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
6
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Brinkley, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 64.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 63
Take the exit onto US 63 toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
4
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
3
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left onto AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.91 one way
$19.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Hazen, AR
33 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
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
1h 10m 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?
Get ready for a predominantly highway experience, with 95% of this route on high-speed roads. You'll be covering a significant 62.6 miles uninterrupted on US 63, making for a steady and direct journey. The drive begins on North Main Street and John F Kennedy Boulevard before merging onto US 63, where the bulk of your travel will occur. Expect a consistent pace that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently rather than focusing on varied scenery.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.6 mi on US 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and North Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 63.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brinkley, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 1h 10m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 64.6 miles (AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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 10m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.6 miles on US 63. 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 1.7 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 64.6 miles (AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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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