Cities Near North Little Rock
Cities near North Little Rock, Arkansas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Conway, Jonesboro, New South Memphis. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to North Little Rock, Arkansas is Conway, about 24 mi (39 km) away — roughly 47 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 24 mi / 39 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jonesboro | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| New South Memphis | 127 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Fort Smith | 128 mi / 206 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bartlett | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Fayetteville | 139 mi / 224 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Springdale | 143 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Rogers | 150 mi / 241 km | 3 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Shreveport | 177 mi / 285 km | 4 hr 7 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Springfield | 179 mi / 287 km | 4 hr 9 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from North Little Rock
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Conway. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from North Little Rock
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Jonesboro, New South Memphis, Fort Smith, Bartlett, Fayetteville. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near North Little Rock include Conway, Jonesboro, New South Memphis, Fort Smith, Bartlett. The closest is Conway, about 24 miles (39 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Conway
- → Best time to visit Jonesboro
- → Best time to visit New South Memphis
- → Best time to visit Fort Smith
- → Best time to visit Bartlett
- → Best time to visit Fayetteville
- → Best time to visit Springdale
- → Best time to visit Rogers
- → Best time to visit Shreveport
- → Best time to visit Springfield