If you are planning to head south from Heber Springs to North Little Rock, expect a straightforward 60.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is manageable enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the trip. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you won't experience any major shifts in landscape or regional character. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you from the lake area to the heart of the state's central urban hub efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Heber Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
27.6 mi
28m
Heber Springs Road
25.7 mi
38m
North Broadview Street
7.3 mi
11m
US Highway 65
3.2 mi
4m
Heber Spring Road
2.7 mi
4m
Skyline Drive
1.4 mi
2m
South 7th Street
0.9 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 27.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heber Springs, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on AR 25B; AR 110
0.3 mi·35 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto AR 25B
0.9 mi·1 min·South 7th Street
3
Continue on AR 25B
0.8 mi·1 min·Heber Spring Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto AR 5; AR 25
2.0 mi·2 min·Heber Spring Road
5
Continue on AR 16; AR 25
26 mi·38 min·Heber Springs Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
7.3 mi·11 min·North Broadview Street
7
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi·4 min·US Highway 65
8
Continue on US 65
1.4 mi·2 min·Skyline Drive
9
Take the exit onto US 65
28 mi·28 min·US 65
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right
93 ft·4 sec
12
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the 1 hour and 24-minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that because this route consists entirely of local roads, travel times can be influenced by local traffic patterns; checking your GPS before you head out is a smart move. Make sure your fuel tank has enough to cover the $8 estimated cost before you leave Heber Springs to avoid stopping unnecessarily along the way. Prioritize staying alert during the turns, as the lack of highway segments means you will be navigating local intersections for the entire 60.4-mile duration.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35 miles from Heber Springs, AR, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.6 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
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 Heber Springs, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Heber Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Heber Springs, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 27.6 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 0.3 and 69.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 25B / South 7th Street
Turn left onto AR 25B / South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|AR 5; AR 25 / Heber Spring Road
At end of road, turn right onto AR 5; AR 25 / Heber Spring Road
Navigation decision point
5
29.6 mi into trip|~44m in|US 65 / North Broadview Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 65 / North Broadview Street
Navigation decision point
4
41.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|US 65
Take the exit onto US 65
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.57 one way
$21.14 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$11.61
$23.21
premium
$4.56
$12.56
$25.13
diesel
$5.61
$15.46
$30.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21
0
$7.35
$3.36
Efficient EV
17.5
0
$6.13
$2.80
EV Truck/SUV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Heber Springs, AR
Morning
in Heber Springs on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Little Rock, AR
Morning
in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Greenbrier, AR
35 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 32m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating via South 7th Street, Heber Spring Road, and Heber Springs Road, meaning you won't encounter any significant highway stretches. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies entirely on local roads, keeping the pace steady and requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because there is no long-distance highway component, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South 7th Street. The road demands active driving, so be prepared for constant adjustments rather than settling into a monotonous cruise.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AR 25B / South 7th Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Heber Springs, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 1h 32m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (AR 25B / South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (AR 5; AR 25 / Heber Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (US 65 / North Broadview Street): Navigation decision point.
Heber Springs is a city of 7,000 people (2019) in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Though the origin of its name in part has to do with some springs that existed to the east of the town, it's fairly safe to say that Greers Ferry Lake is its main calling card today.
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 27.6 miles on US 65. 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 0.3 miles (AR 25B / South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (AR 5; AR 25 / Heber Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (US 65 / North Broadview Street): 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.
