Big Bend to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

745.5 miles 1199.7 km · straight line
894.5 miles estimated 1439.6 km · driving distance
18h 0min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Little Rock?

The distance from Big Bend to Little Rock is 745.5 miles (1199.7 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located ENE of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 894.5 miles, taking about 18h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 0min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 36min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 24min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients