Origin
Kensett, AR
Morning in Kensett on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kensett, AR to Little Rock, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kensett, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
This 53.6-mile drive from Kensett, AR to Little Rock, AR takes about 54 minutes and is best suited as a day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $8, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of Arkansas. The main roads primarily involve local streets like West Wilbur Mills Avenue and East Race Avenue, transitioning to I-30 West. Given the short duration and minimal highway share, you'll find plenty of flexibility in your timing. This is a practical, turn-heavy local drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 45.7 mi | 46m |
| West Wilbur Mills Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 167 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Race Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 45.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensett, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on AR 385
245 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast 1st Street
2
Turn left onto AR 36
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Wilbur Mills Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Race Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Race Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 57; US 64; US 167
18 mi
·
17 min
·
I 57; US 64; US 167
6
Continue on I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 57; US 167
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
8
Take the exit onto US 167
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 70 East
10
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 7th Street
11
Turn straight onto West 7th Street
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 7th Street
12
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Broadway Street
13
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
14
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
15
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
16
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
17
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
18
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
19
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.1 — 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
|
AR 36 / West Wilbur Mills Avenue
Turn left onto AR 36 / West Wilbur Mills Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Race Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Race Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
49 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
4
50.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 70 East
6
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.02 one way
$16.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Jacksonville, AR
27 mi in
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
1h 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 turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 54-minute, 53.6-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long stretches of interstate cruising. Instead, anticipate navigating a series of local roads, including West Wilbur Mills Avenue and East Race Avenue, before merging onto I-30 West for a portion of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you move through local areas rather than open highway.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.7 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and West Wilbur Mills Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 36 / West Wilbur Mills Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 36 / West Wilbur Mills Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (East Race Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.7 miles on I 57. 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 (AR 36 / West Wilbur Mills Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (East Race Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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