Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Night in North Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Star City, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Star City, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from North Little Rock to Star City, expect a straightforward journey spanning approximately 69.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for roughly $11 in fuel costs for the round trip. The route navigates entirely within the Southeast region of Arkansas, moving you from the urban atmosphere of North Little Rock toward the more rural landscape of Star City. Because this is a relatively short excursion, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out and return at your own pace without the fatigue of a long-haul drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 530 | 43.9 mi | 45m |
| Highway 530 | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| I 30 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| AR 114 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Cypress Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 530
— 43.9 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Star City, 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 left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
44 mi
·
45 min
·
I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 44
Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
8
Continue on AR 530
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 530
9
Turn left onto AR 114
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
AR 114
10
Turn left onto US 425
119 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
US 425
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 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 66.2 — 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
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
48.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 44
Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
4
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
AR 114
Turn left onto AR 114
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.45 one way
$20.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Star City, AR
Night in Star City on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
2 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
1h 17m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate cruise, this route relies on navigating local roads like East 15th Street and North Cypress Street before transitioning onto AR 530 South. With a 0% highway share, you will spend your entire time on local thoroughfares rather than high-speed interstates. The personality of this trip is defined by frequent adjustments and turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. Expect a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged as you transition from the city outskirts into the heart of the Arkansas countryside.
98% 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: 43.9 mi on I 530.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 530 and Highway 530. 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 17m 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 530; US 65; US 167): 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 Star City, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
Monticello
48.1 mi in
|
~51m
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 17m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.9 miles on I 530. 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 4.2 miles (I 530; US 65; 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 Star City, 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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