Origin
North Little Rock, AR
Late night in North Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Little Rock, AR to Green Forest, 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
3h 35m
Distance
156.7 mi
252 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Forest, AR
Lauri Poldre
Trip Overview
North Little Rock, AR to Green Forest, AR is 156.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m via US 65 and US 62, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to a northern part of the state. With 90% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly straightforward and efficient transit. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, requiring minimal planning beyond ensuring you have enough fuel for the approximately 157-mile stretch.
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
78.3 miles from North Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 62.5 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 62 | 27.8 mi | 43m |
| I 40 | 27.2 mi | 28m |
| US Highway 65 | 23.1 mi | 31m |
| South Broadview Street | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Skyline Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 62.5 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock, AR and Green Forest, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
3
Turn left
105 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
6
Merge onto I 40; US 65
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 65
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 65
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
8
Merge onto US 65
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyline Drive
9
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 65
10
Continue on US 65
12 mi
·
16 min
·
South Broadview Street
11
Continue on US 65
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 65
12
Continue on US 65
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Broadview Street
13
Continue on US 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
14
Continue on US 65; Hwy 124
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 65
15
Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
27 mi
·
36 min
·
US 65; AR 9; AR 16
16
Continue on US 65; AR 27
36 mi
·
50 min
·
US 65; AR 27
17
Continue on US 62; US 65; US 412
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
18
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
19
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62; US 412
20
Continue on US 62; US 412
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on US 62
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto CR 906
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Springfield Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
CR 906
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour 35-minute drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving in the morning allows ample time for the drive and any brief stops you might need. The estimated fuel cost of $24 suggests one or two fill-ups will suffice, but it’s wise to top off before leaving North Little Rock. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the end of the 62.5-mile stretch on US 65, to ensure you don't need to search for a station on less-trafficked roads. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to be spontaneous or push through to your destination efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.3 miles from North Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.3 miles or 1h 40m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green Forest, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Little Rock, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 North Little Rock, AR
This is one driving day of about 156.7 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from North Little Rock, 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 US 65 for about 62.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.3 miles from North Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
28.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 65
Take the exit onto US 65 toward US 65 North, US 65B South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
4
28.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 65 / Skyline Drive
Merge onto US 65 / Skyline Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.67 one way
$47.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.13 | $56.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.60 | $69.19 |
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: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47 | 0 | $16.45 | $7.52 |
| Efficient EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.71 | $6.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.94 | $10.03 |
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
Green Forest, AR
Late night in Green Forest on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, 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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 35m 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?
You'll spend about 90% of this 156.7-mile drive on highways, making for a swift transit. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 62.5 miles, primarily on US 65. After you transition off the main highways, expect a change in scenery as you navigate surface roads for the remaining portion of the trip to Green Forest. This segment involves more local driving as you approach your destination.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.5 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 62. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
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 156.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in North Little Rock, AR
Full guide →North Little Rock is in the Central region of Arkansas. Previously known as Argenta, it became known as North Little Rock after an unsuccessful annexation attempt by Little Rock. It's prudent not to go flouting your collection of prized jewelry when roaming the streets of North Little Rock, as the community can be a little sketch.
Arriving in Green Forest, AR
Full guide →The Ozarks in Arkansas are part of the Ozarks mountains, as well as being considered a region in north-central Arkansas and southern Missouri.
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 3h 35m. Total distance: 156.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.5 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Green Forest, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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