How far is Little Rock, AR from Kensett, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Kensett, AR is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Kensett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Kensett.
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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 · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1511 ft · 30 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
3038 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Locust Street
14 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street
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Take the ramp slight left
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67B South, AR 36 East: Searcy, Kensett
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Race Avenue
1670 ft · 40 sec · East Race Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wilbur Mills Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wilbur Mills Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street
75 m · 5 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Kensett.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Saint Louis
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 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 Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kensett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Kensett?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Little Rock and 26.7 miles from Kensett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kensett.
Stop Ideas Near Cabot
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 Cabot.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Kensett. Straight-line distance: 48.62 mi (78.24 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kensett
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.2317500, -91.6676400 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensett (-91.66764, 35.23175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
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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