Origin
Greenbrier, AR
Late night in Greenbrier on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbrier, AR to Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenbrier, AR
Kelly
Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Greenbrier to Little Rock, you can expect a quick, efficient journey covering 40.9 miles. This highway-focused drive typically takes around 50 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a simple one-day trip. You will spend roughly $6 on fuel for the trek, which is quite economical for a direct transit between these two Arkansas locations. Since the route remains entirely within the Southeast region, you won't experience any major shifts in climate or terrain. It is a straightforward commute that requires no overnight stops, allowing you to easily complete your business and return home within the same day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 26.8 mi | 27m |
| South Broadview Street | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 65 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Skyline Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 26.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on AR 225
78 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 65; AR 25
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Broadview Street
3
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 65
4
Continue on US 65
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyline Drive
5
Take the exit onto US 65
27 mi
·
27 min
·
US 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward AR 365
7
Turn straight onto AR 365
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mac Arthur Drive
8
Continue on AR 365
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Broadway Street
10
Continue on AR 365
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Broadway Street
11
Turn right onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
12
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
13
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
14
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
15
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
16
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
17
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Greenbrier, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street
Turn left onto US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 65
Take the exit onto US 65
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
36.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward AR 365
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 365
4
38.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
AR 365 / West Broadway Street
Enter roundabout onto AR 365 / West Broadway Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
40.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a utilitarian drive dominated by US 65, which accounts for 73% of your total time on the road. The journey features a significant 26.8-mile stretch on US 65, providing you with a long, consistent period of highway driving. As you transition from the local streets of Greenbrier onto South Broadview Street and eventually the main highway, the pace picks up significantly. While the route is functional rather than scenic, the highway-focused nature of the trip ensures you maintain a steady speed throughout the majority of your 50-minute travel time. It is a no-nonsense path designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and South Broadview Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Little Rock, AR
Full guide →Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the state of Arkansas. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, along with hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Rock, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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