Embarking on a journey from Lincoln, Arkansas, to North Little Rock, Arkansas, covers 191 miles and is estimated to take about 3 hours and 24 minutes. This drive is comfortably manageable as a single-day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $29. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a straightforward transit through the Southeast region of Arkansas. It’s a practical option for a quick getaway or an efficient transfer between these two points within the state. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates, so expect a consistent pace.
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
95.5 miles from Lincoln, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
140 mi
2h 20m
I 49
32.7 mi
32m
Hogeye Road
9.8 mi
17m
East Pridemore Drive
6.4 mi
9m
North Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
South State Highway 265
0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Phillips Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 140 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Boyer Avenue
228 ft·15 sec·Boyer Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Park Street
139 ft·8 sec·West Park Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
476 ft·24 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 62
6.4 mi·9 min·East Pridemore Drive
5
Turn right onto Hogeye Road
5.6 mi·9 min·Hogeye Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto AR 265
0.1 mi·10 sec·South State Highway 265
7
Turn straight onto AR 156
4.2 mi·7 min·Hogeye Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto AR 170
457 ft·9 sec·Phillips Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·19 sec
10
Merge onto I 49
33 mi·32 min·I 49
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
12
Merge onto I 40; US 71
140 mi·2 hr 20 min·I 40; US 71
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right
93 ft·4 sec
15
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 191-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Lincoln to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach North Little Rock. With a duration of just over three hours, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a brief rest. The longest stretch without a major exit is 140 miles on I-40, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. Given the relatively short distance, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing and stop as needed, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before hitting that long stretch of I-40 is a sensible precaution.
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 95.5 miles from Lincoln, AR, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140 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 42 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.5 miles or 1h 47m 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 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, AR
This is one driving day of about 191 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Lincoln, 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 140 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 190.1 — 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|West Park Street
Turn left onto West Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip|~20m in|AR 265 / South State Highway 265
At end of road, turn left onto AR 265 / South State Highway 265
Navigation decision point
6
49.5 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
5
190.1 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.85 one way
$57.69 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.67
$63.33
premium
$4.56
$34.28
$68.56
diesel
$5.61
$42.17
$84.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.3
0
$20.05
$9.17
Efficient EV
47.8
0
$16.71
$7.64
EV Truck/SUV
76.4
0
$26.74
$12.22
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Lincoln, AR
Evening
in Lincoln on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Little Rock, AR
Evening
in North Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
96 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
5 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 24m 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 experience is largely a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey taking place on interstates and major roads like I-40 and I-49. You'll encounter one continuous stretch of 140 miles on I-40, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady speed. While primarily interstate travel, the inclusion of Hogeye Road suggests a brief transition that might offer a slight change of scenery before rejoining the main highways. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Park Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 11 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 (West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lincoln, AR to North Little Rock, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
49.5 mi in|~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 191 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 140 miles on I 40. 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 (West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at North Little Rock, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
