Boston, Massachusetts to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1257.5 miles 2023.7 km · straight line
1444.6 miles actual route 2324.8 km · driving distance
27h 20min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Little Rock?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Little Rock is 1257.5 miles (2023.7 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1444.6 miles, taking about 27h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 20min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 48min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~35h 32min $173–$506* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 419 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM