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Trip from Nashville, 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 30m

Distance

130 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m

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

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city in Arkansas, United States

Nashville, AR

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Trip Overview

This 130.1-mile drive from Nashville, AR, to North Little Rock, AR, will take approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. It's a perfect option for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You'll navigate primarily using local roads, including Issac C Perkins Bypass, East Peachtree Street, and Curtis Sykes Drive. With a projected fuel cost of around $20, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The drive offers a feel of local Arkansas scenery as you travel within the Southeast region. It's a straightforward journey that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

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

65 miles from Nashville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 30 97.5 mi 1h 41m
East Peachtree Street 31.2 mi 46m
East 15th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Issac C Perkins Bypass 0.3 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Locust Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 30 — 97.5 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 278; US 371

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass
3

Continue on US 371

31 mi · 46 min · East Peachtree Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge onto I 30

93 mi · 1 hr 35 min · I 30
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67
7

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Curtis Sykes Drive
9

Turn straight onto North Locust Street

106 ft · 7 sec · North Locust Street
10

Turn left onto East 15th Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East 15th Street
11

Turn right onto North Main Street

443 ft · 8 sec · North Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Given this is a relatively short 2-hour, 9-minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Aiming to leave Nashville, AR, in the morning will allow you to arrive in North Little Rock with plenty of daylight. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the longest stretch is unspecified, plan to make your own rest stops as needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to street signs as you'll be making frequent turns on local roads; using a GPS with clear turn-by-turn directions will be very helpful.

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 65 miles from Nashville, AR, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.5 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 29 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65 miles or 1h 21m 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, AR

This is one driving day of about 130 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Nashville, 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 30 for about 97.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arkadelphia, AR

65 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

Pisgah, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Malvern, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65 miles from Nashville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.5 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

Blue House Bakery & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bryant, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.4

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15019437372

Visit website

Speakeasy Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bryant, Arkansas

0.7 mi

Bryant Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bryant, Arkansas

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Blue House Bakery & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.4

Bryant, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15019437372

Visit website

Speakeasy Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.4

Bryant, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+15012130729

Visit website

Bryant Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.4

Bryant, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15018470060

Hornet Hut Llc

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.6

Blevins, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18708741350

INDIA CAFE BRYANT

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 111.4

Bryant, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+15012130429

Visit website

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 130

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019042133

Visit website

La Monarca Café Y Mas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 111.4

Bryant, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15019437044

The Root Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15014140423

Visit website

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 129.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass

Turn right onto US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass

Navigation decision point

3
31.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4
125 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
129.4 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Take the exit toward Curtis Sykes Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Curtis Sykes Drive
4
129.6 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | East 15th Street

Turn left onto East 15th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.63 one way

$39.27 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $21.55 $43.10
premium $4.56 $23.33 $46.67
diesel $5.61 $28.70 $57.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39 0 $13.65 $6.24
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20
EV Truck/SUV 52 0 $18.20 $8.32

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Nashville, AR

Morning in Nashville on Sunday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Little Rock, AR

Morning in North Little Rock on Sunday

Local time

9:25 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

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

2h 30m 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 for this 130.1-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire trip. This means you'll be making frequent turns as you navigate through communities. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch specified, suggesting a consistent pattern of turns and intersections throughout the 2-hour, 9-minute drive. The route maintains a local character without significant stretches of high-speed highway driving, so keep your attention focused on navigating the various turns and local traffic.

75% 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: 97.5 mi on I 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and East Peachtree Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Nashville, AR to North Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 30m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125 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 2h 30m. Total distance: 130 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.5 miles on I 30. 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: at 0.2 miles (US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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