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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Gosnell, AR is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
187.83 mi
03h 17m
Flight
153.24 mi
246.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.24 mi
Kilometers
246.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.83 mi
Kilometers
302.29 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North 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
Widener
AR

Town of the United States

From North Little Rock
93.8 mi
01h 38m
To Gosnell
94 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    999 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 19th Street

    1781 ft · 41 sec · East 19th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1622 ft · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    122 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Blues Highway

    55.5 mi · 56 min · Blues Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Blytheville

    1529 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Airbase Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Airbase Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bevill Avenue

    1964 ft · 57 sec · Bevill Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bevill Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Bevill Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bevill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
122 mi · 65%
Blues Highway
55.5 mi · 30%
Airbase Highway
3.27 mi · 2%
South Division Street
2.84 mi · 2%
I-30 Frontage Road
1.65 mi · 1%
I 55 North
0.73 mi
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Widener
01h 38m from North Little Rock
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North 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 North Little Rock to Gosnell?

The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Widener is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from North Little Rock and 94 miles from Gosnell.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Widener

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

58 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 North Little Rock and Gosnell. Straight-line distance: 153.24 mi (246.62 km).

North Little Rock

#1 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Gosnell

#2 Gosnell

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,066
Coordinates35.9597900, -89.9720300
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Gosnell (-89.97203, 35.95979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.09 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.22
13.26 gal · 50.18 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.11 $50.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.24 $56.47
Premium $4.63 $30.66 $61.33
Diesel $5.42 $35.90 $71.80

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 North Little Rock and Gosnell. The current time is 01:17:47.

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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.