Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wooster, AR
Tom Fisk
If you are planning a quick excursion from North Little Rock to Wooster, you can expect a straightforward 36.7-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 43 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Budgeting about $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this transit through Arkansas. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast, you will find a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. This route is efficient for those who need to reach their destination without unnecessary delays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 28.8 mi | 29m |
| AR Highway 25 | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Robinson Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Wooster, AR.
Start on North Main Street
Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left
Turn left onto North Main Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Take the exit
Turn right onto AR 25
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward AR 25 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in North Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Wooster on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 96% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of I-40, AR Highway 25, and North Main Street to reach your destination. The most significant portion of the drive is a 28.8-mile stretch along I-40, which offers a consistent, high-speed pace. As you transition off the interstate and onto the local roads, the personality of the drive shifts from a wide-open highway grind to a more localized experience. Expect a steady, predictable pace behind the wheel for the duration of this sub-one-hour commute.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR Highway 25. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Little Rock, AR to Wooster, AR is easy. At 43m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
64 ft
Total Descent
118 ft
Highest Point
331 ft
~1.5 mi in
Elevation Range
63 ft
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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