Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Morning in North Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Piney, 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
1h 14m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piney, AR
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Trip Overview
North Little Rock, AR to Piney, AR is 60.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via I 30, US 70, and Albert Pike Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traveling entirely within Arkansas. The route is predominantly highway driving, making for a straightforward and efficient trip. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, giving you flexibility for when you depart and how often you choose to stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 30.7 mi | 34m |
| US 70 | 25.5 mi | 32m |
| Albert Pike Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Summer Street | 0.3 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
— 30.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Piney, 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
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 30; US 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 30; US 70
8
Take the exit onto US 70
25 mi
·
32 min
·
US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
9
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Summer Street
10
Turn straight onto US 70B; US 270B
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Albert Pike Road
11
Turn left
114 ft
·
12 sec
12
Turn left
164 ft
·
12 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 60.7 — 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
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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
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
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
4
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Piney, AR
Morning in Piney on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Kentucky, AR
30 mi in
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 14m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 92% of the 60.8 miles on high-speed roads. You'll spend the longest stretch, 30.7 miles, on I 30. The transition to surface roads, US 70 and Albert Pike Road, begins around mile 55. Expect a significant number of exits and merges as you navigate the initial highway portion.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.7 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US 70. 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 1h 14m drive. You will face about 8 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 4.2 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Piney, 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.
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.7 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 4.2 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Piney, 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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