Hoxie, AR to North Little Rock, AR is 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m via I 57 and US 63, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day trip, you should have plenty of time to get on the road and reach your destination comfortably.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from Hoxie, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
119.9 mi
2h 4m
US 63
1.4 mi
1m
Southwest Texas Street
1.2 mi
2m
I 40
1.2 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Calvary Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest Lindsey
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 119.9 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoxie, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Southwest Lindsey
22 ft·4 sec·Southwest Lindsey
2
Turn right onto US 63B; AR 367
1.2 mi·2 min·Southwest Texas Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
4
Merge onto US 63; US 412
1.4 mi·1 min·US 63; US 412
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 57
120 mi·2 hr 4 min·I 57
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
1.2 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
9
Turn straight onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi·18 sec·Calvary Road
10
Turn left onto AR 107
0.3 mi·34 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
11
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 13m duration, you can easily tackle this drive in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic and allow for a leisurely start. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Hoxie. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, offering flexibility for spontaneous stops along the way. Pay attention to exit signs as you get closer to North Little Rock to ensure you're on the correct approach.
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 62.8 miles from Hoxie, AR, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.9 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 28 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m
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 Hoxie, 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 Hoxie, AR
This is one driving day of about 125.6 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Hoxie, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 119.9 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 124.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street
Turn right onto US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|US 63; US 412
Merge onto US 63; US 412
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
2.8 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
124.3 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.97 one way
$37.94 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$20.82
$41.65
premium
$4.56
$22.54
$45.09
diesel
$5.61
$27.73
$55.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.02
EV Truck/SUV
50.2
0
$17.58
$8.04
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 20, 2026
Origin
Hoxie, AR
Late night
in Hoxie on Tuesday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Little Rock, AR
Late night
in North Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
2h 13m 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?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 97% of the 125.6 miles on major roads like I 57 and US 63. You'll experience a long stretch of 119.9 miles on I 57 before transitioning to surface streets like Southwest Texas Street. Expect a high concentration of exits and merges as you approach and navigate through urban areas.
97% 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: 119.9 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 63; 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 119.9 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 63; US 412): 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.
