Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Afternoon in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Kentucky, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kentucky, AR
Owen.outdoors
Trip Overview
North Little Rock, AR to Kentucky, AR is 31.3 miles and takes about 40m via I 30, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on interstate highways, making it a convenient option for local travel or a quick connection between points. Given its brevity, you won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, but it's a reliable way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 24.5 mi | 27m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Cypress Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 24.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Kentucky, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
443 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 15th Street
3
Turn right onto North Cypress Street
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Cypress Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
8
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
9
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
10
Continue on AR 5
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
11
Arrive at destination
AR 5
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Cypress Street
Turn right onto North Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
5
25 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Kentucky, AR
Afternoon in Kentucky on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 80% of the journey on interstates like I-30 and its associated frontage roads. You'll experience stretches of uninterrupted travel, including one segment of 24.5 miles on I-30 where you can maintain a consistent speed. The overall feel is that of a typical interstate commute, emphasizing efficiency and directness rather than winding backroads or scenic byways. Expect to be on well-maintained, high-speed roads for the majority of your travel time.
80% 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: 24.5 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and Old Hot Springs Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 15th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 North Little Rock, AR to Kentucky, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
4.2 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 30; US 67
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Kentucky, AR
Full guide →Kentucky is a Southern state of the United States; its state capital is Frankfort. Attractions include horse racing and beautiful lakes. It is home to famous food (Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hot Brown, and Burgoo), drink (bourbon whiskey) and music (bluegrass) traditions.
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 40m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on I 30. 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 0.1 miles (East 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Kentucky, 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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