Origin
Mayflower, AR
Late night in Mayflower on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mayflower, 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
20m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mayflower, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or a local excursion, the 17.7-mile journey from Mayflower to North Little Rock is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect the drive to take roughly 18 minutes, making it a very efficient connection between these two Arkansas communities. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this entire trip. Since the drive is quite brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. Both locations sit within the Southeast region, ensuring a familiar environment throughout your transit. It is a straightforward, practical route that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 16.3 mi | 17m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Miller Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| AR 365 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 16.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayflower, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Miller Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Miller Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto AR 365
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
AR 365
3
Take the ramp
499 ft
·
12 sec
4
Merge onto I 40; US 65
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 40; US 65
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right
93 ft
·
4 sec
7
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 365
At end of road, turn left onto AR 365
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route relies entirely on North Main Street. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning your experience will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. Because there is no long-distance highway cruising, the road requires your full attention as you navigate through the various turns. The lack of a long, uninterrupted stretch makes this a focused, hands-on driving experience. You won't find the monotonous rhythm of a major freeway here; instead, you'll encounter the constant engagement of a local road network.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near AR 365.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (AR 365): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 40; US 65): 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 20m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on I 40. 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 0.2 miles (AR 365): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 40; US 65): 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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