North Little Rock to Waldo is 133.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 37 minutes via I 30 and US 278, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a simple one-day excursion. You'll find it to be a practical choice if you need to get between these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.9 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
95.4 mi
1h 39m
US 278
17.9 mi
26m
US 371
17 mi
25m
Delight Highway
2.4 mi
4m
West 1st Street South
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
— 95.4 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Waldo, 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 138Toward TexarkanaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 30; US 70
68 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 30; US 70
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward AR 19: Prescott
9
Turn left onto AR 19
2.4 mi·4 min·Delight Highway
10
Turn right onto US 67; US 371
0.4 mi·39 sec·West 1st Street South
11
Turn right onto US 371
17 mi·25 min·US 371
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 278; US 371
18 mi·26 min·US 278; US 371
13
Turn left onto US 371
80 ft·1 sec·East McKissack
14
Arrive at destination
US 371
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 37 minute drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. The longest stretch without significant exits is 95.4 miles on I 30, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you begin this long segment. With only one stop noted, you have the freedom to make additional breaks as needed. The $20 fuel estimate suggests this is an economical trip for your vehicle.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.4 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 29 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waldo, 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 133.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from North Little Rock, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 95.4 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 96.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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
95.9 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward AR 19: Prescott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 19: Prescott
4
96.2 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|AR 19 / Delight Highway
Turn left onto AR 19 / Delight Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.21 one way
$40.41 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.18
$44.36
premium
$4.56
$24.02
$48.03
diesel
$5.61
$29.54
$59.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.1
0
$14.05
$6.42
Efficient EV
33.5
0
$11.71
$5.35
EV Truck/SUV
53.5
0
$18.73
$8.56
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 20, 2026
Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Morning
in North Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Waldo, AR
Morning
in Waldo on Tuesday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 37m 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?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the trip on major roads. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on I 30, covering a continuous stretch of 95.4 miles. After this long highway segment, you'll transition to US 278 and US 371 for the remainder of the drive. Expect a consistent cruising experience for most of the trip.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.4 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US 278. 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 11 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.
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 95.4 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 0.1 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waldo, AR before heading back.
