Champaign to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

432.2 miles 695.6 km · straight line
518.7 miles estimated 834.7 km · driving distance
10h 26min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Champaign from Little Rock?

The distance from Champaign to Little Rock is 432.2 miles (695.6 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SSW of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 518.7 miles, taking about 10h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Champaign in Illinois and Little Rock in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Champaign 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 Champaign to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 26min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 31min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 55min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Champaign & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Champaign
40.12°N, 88.24°W
America/Chicago
225m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients