Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piney, AR
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North Little Rock, AR
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The drive from Piney, AR to North Little Rock, AR covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, East Grand Avenue, US 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| East Grand Avenue | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| US 270 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| I 30 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Albert Pike Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Locust Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Piney, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Thornton Ferry Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Take the exit onto US 70
Merge onto US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Locust Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Piney, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58 — 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 Thornton Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$9.81 one way
$19.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| premium | $4.71 | $11.68 | $23.37 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $15.33 | $30.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Piney on Monday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in North Little Rock on Monday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
84°F
Kentucky, AR
32 mi in
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.
63 mi in 1h 14m, mostly highway — 27.4 mi of that is on US 70.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and East Grand Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Thornton Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
532 ft
Total Descent
684 ft
Highest Point
707 ft
~18 mi in
Elevation Range
441 ft
Founded 1871
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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