Aurora, Illinois to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

530.2 miles 853.2 km · straight line
636.2 miles estimated 1023.8 km · driving distance
12h 48min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Little Rock?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Little Rock is 530.2 miles (853.2 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SSW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 636.2 miles, taking about 12h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 48min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 22min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 38min $76–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients