Albuquerque to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

813.3 miles 1308.8 km · straight line
881 miles actual route 1417.9 km · driving distance
15h 8min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Little Rock?

The distance from Albuquerque to Little Rock is 813.3 miles (1308.8 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 881 miles, taking about 15h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Little Rock in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Little Rock. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 8min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 10min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~19h 40min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 271 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM