Ann Arbor to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

695.2 miles 1118.8 km · straight line
834.3 miles estimated 1342.6 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Little Rock?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Little Rock is 695.2 miles (1118.8 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834.3 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients