This 101.1-mile drive from North Little Rock, AR, to Wynne, AR, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 50 minutes. You'll primarily be on Interstate 40, with a brief transition onto AR 1 and East 19th Street towards the end. The fuel cost is estimated at $15, making it a budget-friendly option. Given its focus on highway travel and relatively short duration, it's a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. This route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours or extended travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
85.2 mi
1h 26m
AR 1
14.5 mi
21m
East 19th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Falls Boulevard
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Longest stretch:
I 40
— 85.2 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Wynne, AR.
1
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 right at fork onto I 40
84 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 40
Toward MemphisUse the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward AR 1: Wynne, Marianna
8
Keep slight left at fork
180 ft·4 sec
9
Turn straight onto AR 1
2.5 mi·4 min·AR 1
10
At end of road, turn left onto AR 1
12 mi·16 min·AR 1
11
Arrive at destination
AR 1
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under two hours, this trip offers flexibility for departure times. Leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid any potential rush hour congestion around North Little Rock. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 85.2 miles on I-40, plan for a fuel and rest stop before or during that segment if needed, though the overall drive is short enough that this may not be necessary. Given the $15 fuel cost, your vehicle should be well-prepared for this relatively inexpensive journey. A practical tip is to ensure your navigation is set for East 19th Street as you approach Wynne, as this is the final local road segment before reaching your destination.
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 50.5 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 22 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wynne, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Little Rock, AR
This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 40 for about 85.2 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 89.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East 19th Street
Turn right onto East 19th Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.2 mi into trip|~3m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Memphis
5
86.3 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward AR 1: Wynne, Marianna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 1: Wynne, Marianna
5
86.5 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
89.1 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|AR 1
At end of road, turn left onto AR 1
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.27 one way
$30.54 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.76
$33.52
premium
$4.56
$18.15
$36.29
diesel
$5.61
$22.32
$44.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.3
0
$10.62
$4.85
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.85
$4.04
EV Truck/SUV
40.4
0
$14.15
$6.47
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 21, 2026
Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Morning
in North Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wynne, AR
Morning
in Wynne on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
23 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
1h 50m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 99% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The majority of your travel will be along I-40, offering a consistent and fast-paced journey for 85.2 miles. This long stretch on the interstate means you'll likely encounter steady traffic flow and limited opportunities for spontaneous roadside exploration. As you approach your destination, the route transitions to AR 1 and East 19th Street, introducing a slight change in scenery and road type before you arrive in Wynne.
99% 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: 85.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 1. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m 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 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Wynne, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Marianna along the way.
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 85.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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 0.2 miles (East 19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wynne, AR before heading back.
