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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Gosnell, AR is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
191.07 mi
03h 25m
Flight
155.18 mi
249.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.18 mi
Kilometers
249.74 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.07 mi
Kilometers
307.5 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-22T23:56
Arrive Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 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
Madison
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Rock
95.4 mi
01h 42m
To Gosnell
95.6 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 30 sec · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West 7th Street

    3038 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Locust Street

    14 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    633 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    122 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Blues Highway

    55.5 mi · 56 min · Blues Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Blytheville

    1529 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Division Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Airbase Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Airbase Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bevill Avenue

    1964 ft · 57 sec · Bevill Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bevill Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Bevill Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bevill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
122 mi · 64%
Blues Highway
55.5 mi · 29%
Airbase Highway
3.27 mi · 2%
South Division Street
2.84 mi · 1%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
West 7th Street
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

122 mi · 02h 04m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
155.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 42m from Little Rock
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Sunny near Gosnell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Little Rock and 95.6 miles from Gosnell.

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

The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.52 one way or $51.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Little Rock and Sunny near Gosnell.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, 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 Madison.

RAIL

Central Station

62 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Gosnell. Straight-line distance: 155.18 mi (249.74 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Gosnell

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,066
Coordinates35.9597900, -89.9720300
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Gosnell (-89.97203, 35.95979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $25.52
Round trip
$51.05
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.52 $51.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.71 $57.41
Premium $4.63 $31.17 $62.35
Diesel $5.42 $36.50 $72.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Gosnell. The current time is 23:56:52.

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.