If you are planning a quick excursion across Arkansas, the trip from North Little Rock to Coal Hill is a straightforward journey spanning 108.5 miles. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day round trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it is an affordable way to navigate between these two points. The route is primarily highway-focused, ensuring a consistent pace throughout your travel. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment for the duration of the drive. This trek is best suited for those who prefer a direct, no-nonsense path rather than a winding scenic detour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.2 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
97.7 mi
1h 38m
West Main Street
9.3 mi
13m
North Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
3rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Oak Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 97.7 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Coal Hill, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
2
Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi·31 sec·John F Kennedy Boulevard
3
Turn left
105 ft·8 sec
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
6
Merge onto I 40; US 65
98 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward US 64, SR 109
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
9.3 mi·13 min·West Main Street
9
Turn left onto 3rd Street
248 ft·13 sec·3rd Street
10
Turn right onto Oak Street
80 ft·3 sec·Oak Street
11
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip with no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You should plan for a total of 108.5 miles, so topping off your tank before leaving North Little Rock will easily cover your $17 fuel budget for the entire round trip. Since the drive is a direct highway run, stay alert for changing traffic patterns as you exit I-40 to navigate the local streets of Coal Hill. Keeping a steady pace on the interstate will help you reach your destination in the estimated 1 hour and 55 minutes. Given the lack of required stops, consider this a great opportunity to enjoy a podcast or audiobook uninterrupted for nearly two hours.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 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 24 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal Hill, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Little Rock, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Little Rock, AR
This is one driving day of about 108.5 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from North Little Rock, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 97.7 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 108.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
98.9 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 64, SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64, SR 109
5
108.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.39 one way
$32.77 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.99
$35.98
premium
$4.56
$19.47
$38.95
diesel
$5.61
$23.96
$47.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.6
0
$11.39
$5.21
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.49
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.19
$6.94
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
North Little Rock, AR
Late night
in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Coal Hill, AR
Late night
in Coal Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:01 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 55m 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?
Expect a high-speed transit experience, as roughly 90% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-40, which accounts for a massive 97.7-mile stretch of the journey. This creates a predictable, interstate-heavy atmosphere that favors efficiency over technical driving. The transition from the highway onto West Main Street and North Main Street marks the final leg of your trip as you approach Coal Hill. Because the route is dominated by this long, uninterrupted highway section, you can maintain a steady pace for nearly the entire duration of your drive.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.7 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and West Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Coal Hill, AR is easy. At 1h 55m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 97.7 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coal Hill, AR before heading back.
