Charleston, South Carolina to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

722.3 miles 1162.5 km · straight line
866.8 miles estimated 1395 km · driving distance
17h 26min estimated drive time
$83 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Little Rock?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Little Rock is 722.3 miles (1162.5 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located WNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 866.8 miles, taking about 17h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 26min $83 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 55min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 40min $104–$303* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients