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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Gentry, AR is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.08 mi
03h 57m
Flight
162.13 mi
260.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.13 mi
Kilometers
260.92 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.08 mi
Kilometers
354.19 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gentry
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Gentry
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Rock
110 mi
01h 58m
To Gentry
110.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    117 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

    110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol

  3. 3

    Continue on State Capitol

    528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capitol Mall

    35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2550 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Bridge

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2288 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pike Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Pike Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Mac Arthur Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mac Arthur Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412

    1473 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412

    59 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    16.4 mi · 21 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    103 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Collins Avenue

    2833 ft · 1 min · South Collins Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mac Arthur Drive
140 mi · 64%
I 49 North
51.7 mi · 23%
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
16.5 mi · 7%
West Sunset Avenue
1.55 mi · 1%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 7th Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Mac Arthur Drive

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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 58m from Little Rock
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Sunny near Gentry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Little Rock and 110.1 miles from Gentry.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.42 one way or $58.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Little Rock and Sunny near Gentry.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Gentry. Straight-line distance: 162.13 mi (260.92 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Gentry

#2 Gentry

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,240
Coordinates36.2675800, -94.4846600
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Gentry (-94.48466, 36.26758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.4 L · about $29.42
Round trip
$58.85
15.54 gal · 58.8 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.42 $58.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.09 $66.18
Premium $4.63 $35.94 $71.87
Diesel $5.42 $42.07 $84.15

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 Little Rock and Gentry. The current time is 05:50:26.

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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.