Stretching 134.5 miles from Harrison to North Little Rock, this Arkansas trip takes roughly 3 hours to complete. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance. Because both your starting point and destination are located within the Southeast, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. While you could easily push through in one go, planning for at least one stop will help keep your energy levels steady. Overall, it serves as a reliable and efficient connection between these two cities.
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
67.3 miles from Harrison, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
92.2 mi
1h 59m
US 62
40.8 mi
58m
North Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
East Central Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Stephenson Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 92.2 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on West Stephenson Avenue
78 ft·7 sec·West Stephenson Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
303 ft·14 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto AR 7
0.4 mi·35 sec·East Central Avenue
4
Take the ramp
372 ft·10 sec
5
Merge onto US 62; US 65; US 412
41 mi·58 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
6
Continue on US 65; AR 27
27 mi·36 min·US 65; AR 27
7
Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
38 mi·53 min·US 65; AR 9; AR 16
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
Since the trip is only 3 hours long, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. I recommend planning for your single suggested stop somewhere along the 92.2-mile stretch on US 65 to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Harrison, as a $21 budget is a safe estimate for a standard vehicle. Because the majority of this route is highway-based, check for any traffic alerts on US 65 before you pull out of your driveway. Taking this approach ensures you reach North Little Rock feeling refreshed and ready for whatever is next on your itinerary.
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 67.3 miles from Harrison, AR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.2 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 30 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
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 Harrison, 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 Harrison, AR
This is one driving day of about 134.5 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Harrison, 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 92.2 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 133.6 — 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|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 7 / East Central Avenue
Turn left onto AR 7 / East Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
Merge onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
106 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 65
Take the exit onto US 65
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
133.6 mi into trip|~2h 59m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.31 one way
$40.63 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.30
$44.60
premium
$4.56
$24.14
$48.28
diesel
$5.61
$29.70
$59.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.4
0
$14.12
$6.46
Efficient EV
33.6
0
$11.77
$5.38
EV Truck/SUV
53.8
0
$18.83
$8.61
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Harrison, AR
Night
in Harrison on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Little Rock, AR
Night
in North Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
67 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 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 trip dominated by highway travel, as 99% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major routes like US 65 and US 62. The road's personality is defined by its efficiency, highlighted by a significant 92.2-mile uninterrupted stretch on US 65. You will experience a steady, consistent pace rather than technical, winding backroads. Once you reach the final leg, the transition onto North Main Street signals your arrival into the North Little Rock area. It is a functional, focused drive that prioritizes direct travel over complex navigation.
99% 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: 92.2 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 62. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrison, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 3h with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 7 / East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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.
The longest stretch is about 92.2 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 7 / East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at North Little Rock, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
