Origin
Walnut Ridge, AR
Late night in Walnut Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walnut Ridge, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walnut Ridge, AR
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Trip Overview
This short 28.4-mile drive from Walnut Ridge, AR to North Little Rock, AR will take you approximately 29 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Redfield Road, Sheridan Road, and Curtis Sykes Drive, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, reflecting its brevity. Given the short distance and duration, this route is easily manageable without needing an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward local journey within the Southeast region of Arkansas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 530 | 19.9 mi | 20m |
| I 30 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Redfield Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Sheridan Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Forestry Rd 9955 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Locust Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 530
— 19.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Ridge, AR and North Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Forestry Rd 9955
270 ft
·
19 sec
·
Forestry Rd 9955
2
Turn sharp left onto AR 46
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Redfield Road
3
Continue on AR 46
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto I 530; US 65
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 530; US 65
6
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Curtis Sykes Drive
8
Turn straight onto North Locust Street
106 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Locust Street
9
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 15th Street
10
Turn right onto North Main Street
443 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 46 / Redfield Road
Turn sharp left onto AR 46 / Redfield Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 530; US 65
Merge onto I 530; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
27.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Curtis Sykes Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Curtis Sykes Drive
4
27.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
North Little Rock, AR
Late night in North Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
33m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long stretch of highway. With 0% highway share, this journey keeps you on surface streets and local roads for its entire 28.4 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the constant turns keep your attention engaged. The profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, characteristic of navigating through communities rather than open stretches.
83% 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: 19.9 mi on I 530.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 530 and I 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 46 / Redfield Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 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 (AR 46 / Redfield Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 530; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 33m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 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 (AR 46 / Redfield Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 530; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Little Rock, 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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