How far is Kensett, AR from North Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Kensett, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kensett and North Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensett and North Little Rock.
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Start on Northeast 1st Street
75 m · 10 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Wilbur Mills Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wilbur Mills Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Race Avenue
2493 ft · 1 min · East Race Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard
992 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Calvary Road
909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensett and North Little Rock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Race Avenue
Continue straight
28.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kensett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensett to North Little Rock?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Kensett and 24.4 miles from North Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kensett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensett and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 46.59 mi (74.98 km).
#1 Kensett
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.2317500, -91.6676400 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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