How far is Greenland, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Greenland, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
185.5 mi
02h 50m
Flight
136.81 mi
220.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.81 mi
Kilometers
220.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.5 mi
Kilometers
298.54 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Mon, Jun 1, 6:48 PM CDT
Return by in Greenland
Mon, Jun 1, 9:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenland
2026-06-01T15:58
Arrive Little Rock
Mon, Jun 1, 6:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Greenland
91.7 mi
01h 25m
To Little Rock
93.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenland and Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenland and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilson Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Wilson Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1740 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    139.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  15. 15

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  16. 16

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenland and Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
140 mi · 75%
West Wilson Street
39.4 mi · 21%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi
West Broadway Street
0.48 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 20m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 25m from Greenland
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenland and Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenland to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Greenland and 93.8 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenland and Sunny near Little Rock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenland and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 136.81 mi (220.18 km).

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#1 Greenland

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,397
Coordinates35.9942500, -94.1752000
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wilson Street (-94.175188, 35.994379)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.78 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
13.1 gal · 49.56 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.80 $49.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.90 $55.79
Premium $4.63 $30.29 $60.59
Diesel $5.42 $35.47 $70.94

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenland and Little Rock. The current time is 15:58:29.

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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.