How far is Green Forest, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Green Forest, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.52 mi
02h 56m
Flight
126.57 mi
203.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.57 mi
Kilometers
203.7 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.52 mi
Kilometers
251.9 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Tue, May 26, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Green Forest
Tue, May 26, 2:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Forest
2026-05-26T08:54
Arrive North Little Rock
Tue, May 26, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Forest
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leslie
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Green Forest
78.2 mi
01h 28m
To North Little Rock
78.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green Forest and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Forest and North Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on South Springfield Avenue

    6 m · 5 sec · South Springfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    112.7 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    27.6 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Forest and North Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
42.9 mi · 27%
North Main Street
0.69 mi
South Springfield Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

113 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leslie
01h 28m from Green Forest
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Green Forest and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green Forest to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Green Forest and 78.4 miles from North Little Rock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Green Forest and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Forest and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 126.57 mi (203.7 km).

Green Forest

#1 Green Forest

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,934
Coordinates36.3353500, -93.4360200
Altitude408
CountryUnited States
North Little Rock

#2 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: South Springfield Avenue (-93.435998, 36.33535)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.91 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.81
11.04 gal · 41.82 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.90 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.51 $47.02
Premium $4.63 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $5.42 $29.89 $59.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Forest and North Little Rock. The current time is 08:54:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.