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Trip from Kibler, 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

2h 31m

Distance

145.4 mi

234 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Kibler, AR, AR

Kibler, AR

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Trip Overview

This 145.4-mile drive from Kibler, AR, to North Little Rock, AR, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 31 minutes. Designed for a single day, this route is primarily highway-focused, with 96% of the journey on major roads. Expect a fuel cost of around $22 for this stretch. Given its manageable distance and duration, it’s an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. The drive keeps you within the Southeast region, offering a consistent travel experience throughout.

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

72.7 miles from Kibler, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 139.1 mi 2h 19m
Henry Street 2 mi 3m
East Kibler Highway 1.8 mi 3m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Marsha Woolly Drive 0.7 mi 1m
US Highway 64 East 0.2 mi <1m
US Highway 71 North 0.2 mi <1m
Thornhill Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 139.1 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kibler, AR and North Little Rock, AR.

1

Start on Thornhill Street

72 ft · 5 sec · Thornhill Street
2

Turn right onto AR 162

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Kibler Highway
3

Continue on AR 162

2.0 mi · 3 min · Henry Street
4

Continue on AR 162

0.7 mi · 1 min · Marsha Woolly Drive
5

Turn left onto US 64; AR 162

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US Highway 64 East
6

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 24 sec
7

Turn slight right onto US 71B; AR 162

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US Highway 71 North
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
9

Merge onto I 40

139 mi · 2 hr 19 min · I 40
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

Given the relatively short 2 hour and 31 minute duration for the 145.4-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving Kibler, AR, in the morning allows you to arrive in North Little Rock with ample time to spare. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch being 139.1 miles on I-40, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps before you merge onto the interstate or once you're well into the longer highway segment. The estimated fuel cost of $22 makes budgeting straightforward for this Southeast Arkansas drive.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Kibler, AR, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.1 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 32 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.7 miles or 1h 17m 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 4m

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 Kibler, 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 Kibler, AR

This is one driving day of about 145.4 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Kibler, 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 I 40 for about 139.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Pope County, Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Russellville, AR

73 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.

Popular next leg

Russellville, AR to North Little Rock, AR

72 mi · 1h 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Coal Hill, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Russellville, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Kibler, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.7

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

2.9 mi

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.7

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 145.4

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 72.7

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.2

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 41.5

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 124.6

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 114.2

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 144.5 — 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 | AR 162 / East Kibler Highway

Turn right onto AR 162 / East Kibler Highway

Navigation decision point

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East

Turn left onto US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East

Navigation decision point

3
5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
144.5 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.96 one way

$43.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $24.11 $48.21
premium $4.56 $26.10 $52.20
diesel $5.61 $32.10 $64.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.6 0 $15.27 $6.98
Efficient EV 36.4 0 $12.72 $5.82
EV Truck/SUV 58.2 0 $20.36 $9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Kibler, AR

Night in Kibler on Saturday

Local time

11:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Little Rock, AR

Night in North Little Rock on Saturday

Local time

11:41 PM

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 31m 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?

The majority of this 145.4-mile journey unfolds on I-40, making it a predominantly highway-focused drive. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 139.1 miles on I-40, indicating a consistent pace for most of the trip. With a 96% highway share, expect a smooth, efficient ride. The route begins on Henry Street and East Kibler Highway before merging onto the interstate, offering a brief introduction to local roads before transitioning to the high-speed environment of I-40 for the bulk of the drive.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.1 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Henry Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 162 / East Kibler Highway.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kibler, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 31m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 162 / East Kibler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.

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 2h 31m. Total distance: 145.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 139.1 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (AR 162 / East Kibler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 40): 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.

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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