North Little Rock to Pocahontas is 139.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 29 minutes via I-57 and US-67, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, covering ground in the Southeast region. Since it's a relatively short drive that's almost entirely highway, it's a straightforward option for a quick transit between these two points. Consider this if you need to get from central Arkansas up towards the northeast part of the state efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
69.8 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
122.8 mi
2h 7m
US 67
14.5 mi
17m
I 40
1.1 mi
1m
East 19th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
East Broadway Street
0.1 mi
<1m
West Broadway Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 122.8 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Pocahontas, AR.
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Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East 19th Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·East 19th Street
3
Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi·32 sec·I-30 Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
1.1 mi·1 min·I 40
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
7
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
94 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
15 mi·17 min·US 67
Toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, Pocahontas
9
Turn left onto AR 90
0.1 mi·11 sec·East Broadway Street
10
Arrive at destination
AR 90
Trip Plan
This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Pocahontas without feeling rushed. With a drive time under 2.5 hours and a fuel cost around $21, you won't need extensive rest stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spread out on the interstates. The vast majority of your travel will be on I-57, so plan your last fuel stop before you exit that highway.
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 69.8 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.8 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 31 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 14m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pocahontas, 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.
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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 North Little Rock, AR
This is one driving day of about 139.7 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 57 for about 122.8 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 139.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East 19th Street
Turn right onto East 19th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|I-30 Frontage Road
Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
7
2.2 mi into trip|~3m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
6
125 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67 toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, Pocahontas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, P...
4
139.5 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|AR 90 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto AR 90 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.10 one way
$42.20 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.16
$46.32
premium
$4.56
$25.07
$50.15
diesel
$5.61
$30.84
$61.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.71
Efficient EV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
EV Truck/SUV
55.9
0
$19.56
$8.94
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
North Little Rock, AR
Morning
in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pocahontas, AR
Morning
in Pocahontas on Sunday
Local time
6:40 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
2h 29m 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?
You'll be on highway for 99% of this 139.7-mile drive, with the longest continuous stretch covering 122.8 miles on I-57. This means you'll experience sustained highway cruising for the majority of your trip. The transition to surface roads will occur near your destination in Pocahontas after you leave the interstate. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits along the interstate portion.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.8 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 67. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 19th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 7 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 (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I-30 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 122.8 miles on I 57. 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, 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 (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I-30 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pocahontas, AR before heading back.
