Origin
Greenwood, AR
Night in Greenwood on Tuesday
Local time
10:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, AR to Little Rock, AR
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
156.2 mi
251 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
18 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
This 156.2-mile journey from Greenwood to Little Rock, Arkansas, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect the trip to take about 2 hours and 41 minutes, with the vast majority of your travel on Interstate 40. With a projected fuel cost of around $24, this route is quite economical for a day trip. Given its relatively short length and the efficient highway profile, it's an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for the entirety of your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.1 miles from Greenwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 97% of the route utilizing major interstates and paved roads like Pike Avenue and West 3rd Street. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 151.7 miles on I-40, meaning most of your time will be spent on this fast-paced corridor. The character is largely consistent, offering a direct and efficient way to cover ground. It's a profile that prioritizes speed and ease of travel over varied scenery, making it a predictable drive from behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 151.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Pike Avenue. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Greenwood, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 41m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
151.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward AR 365
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 365
4
154 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
AR 365 / West Broadway Street
Enter roundabout onto AR 365 / West Broadway Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
156.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 151.7 mi | 2h 32m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mac Arthur Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 151.7 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Dora Road
300 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dora Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
3
Merge onto I 40
152 mi
·
2 hr 32 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward AR 365
5
Turn straight onto AR 365
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mac Arthur Drive
6
Continue on AR 365
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Broadway Street
8
Continue on AR 365
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Broadway Street
9
Turn right onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
10
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
11
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
12
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
13
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
14
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
15
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 156.2-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight and minimize potential traffic as you approach Little Rock. With a total duration of just under three hours, you might only need one brief stop for fuel or a quick break. The longest stretch on I-40 means you can cover significant distance quickly, but be mindful of your fuel gauge as you approach that 151.7-mile mark. Given the manageable distance, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time or stop as needed without feeling rushed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.1 miles from Greenwood, AR, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.1 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenwood, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenwood, AR
This is one driving day of about 156.2 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenwood, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 151.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.1 mi from Greenwood, AR · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.1 miles from Greenwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.7 miles.
Arriving in Little Rock, AR
The final approach into Little Rock, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Little Rock, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.59 one way
$47.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $25.90 | $51.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.04 | $56.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger
North Little Rock, AR
Tesla
16 DCFC
Harps - Tesla Supercharger
Alma, AR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Lewis Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Conway, AR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Ozark, AR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Van Buren, AR - Tesla Supercharger
Van Buren, AR
Tesla
6 DCFC
Walmart 66 (Clarksville, AR)
Clarksville, AR
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Cogswell Motors
Russellville, AR
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Smith Ford
Conway, AR
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 7
Tesla: 5
EV Connect: 2
Blink Network: 2
Electrify America: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.40 | $7.50 |
| Efficient EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.67 | $6.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.5 | 0 | $21.87 | $10.00 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
10:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Haskell, AR
78 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenwood, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 156.2 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Pike Avenue, West 3rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.1 miles from Greenwood, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Greenwood, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 41m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Greenwood, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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