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

The driving distance from Greenwood, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
149.71 mi
02h 39m
Flight
115.93 mi
186.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.93 mi
Kilometers
186.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.71 mi
Kilometers
240.93 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Greenwood
86 mi
01h 19m
To Little Rock
63.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    20 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Denver Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Denver Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  16. 16

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  17. 17

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
145 mi · 97%
540 North
12 mi · 8%
West Center Street
2.24 mi · 1%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
West Denver Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

145 mi · 02h 25m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 19m from Greenwood
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Greenwood and 63.7 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near London

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around London, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to London.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 115.93 mi (186.57 km).

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#1 Greenwood

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

Population8,952
Coordinates35.2156500, -94.2557700
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-94.25582, 35.215649)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$39.99
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.00 $39.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.49 $44.98
Premium $4.63 $24.42 $48.84
Diesel $5.42 $28.59 $57.18

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Little Rock. The current time is 22:36:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.