Ada to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

249.1 miles 400.9 km · straight line
311.4 miles estimated 501.1 km · driving distance
6h 16min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Ada from Little Rock?

The distance from Ada to Little Rock is 249.1 miles (400.9 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located E of Ada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 311.4 miles, taking about 6h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Ada in Oklahoma and Little Rock in Arkansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ada and Little Rock. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ada to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 16min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 31min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 57min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ada & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Ada
34.77°N, 96.68°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Explore more routes from Little Rock

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients