How far is Little Rock, AR from Green Forest, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Green Forest, AR is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Green Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Green Forest.
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Start on the route
117 m · 36 sec
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Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol
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Turn left onto Capitol Mall
35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall
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Turn right onto State Capitol
118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2550 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Bridge
2506 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Bridge
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2288 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pike Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Pike Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pike Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
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Continue on Mac Arthur Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Mac Arthur Drive
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Take the ramp left
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street
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Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on North Broadview Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US Highway 65
18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65
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Continue straight
26.5 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
35.6 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto South Springfield Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · South Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Green Forest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 65
Continue straight
35.6 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Green Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Green Forest?
The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Little Rock and 79.6 miles from Green Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Green Forest.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Green Forest. Straight-line distance: 127.3 mi (204.87 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green Forest
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,934 |
| Coordinates | 36.3353500, -93.4360200 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Forest (-93.43602, 36.33535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.94 | $47.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.99 | $51.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.43 | $60.86 |
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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