Origin
Lake Hamilton, AR
Late night in Lake Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Hamilton, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Hamilton, AR
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Trip Overview
Lake Hamilton, AR to North Little Rock, AR is 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 13m via US 70, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a quick and easy option for getting from point A to point B. You'll find this route is more about efficiency than extensive sightseeing, perfect for when you just need to get to your destination with minimal fuss. Consider this a practical connection between two Arkansas locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| East Grand Avenue | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| I 30 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Central Avenue | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pakis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 27.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on AR 7
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pakis Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Pakis Street
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
4
Merge onto US 70; US 270
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
5
Take the exit onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
6
Merge onto US 70
18 mi
·
22 min
·
East Grand Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
27 mi
·
30 min
·
US 70
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 30; US 67
9
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Curtis Sykes Drive
11
Turn straight onto North Locust Street
106 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Locust Street
12
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 15th Street
13
Turn right onto North Main Street
443 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 30.7 miles from Lake Hamilton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 61 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
29.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Curtis Sykes Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Curtis Sykes Drive
4
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.27 one way
$18.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
North Little Rock, AR
Late night in North Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Kentucky, AR
31 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is focused on highways, with 62% of the journey utilizing them. You'll experience stretches of higher-speed travel, including a significant 27.4-mile segment on US 70 where you can maintain a steady pace. While it's predominantly a highway-focused drive, expect some transitions as you move through different road types. The character is less about winding backroads and more about covering distance efficiently. It should feel like a consistent, predictable journey for the most part.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and East Grand Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.5 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.4 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 13m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on US 70. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Little Rock, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.5 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.4 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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