Charlotte to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.5 miles 1043.6 km · straight line
755.5 miles actual route 1215.8 km · driving distance
14h 10min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Little Rock?

The distance from Charlotte to Little Rock is 648.5 miles (1043.6 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located W of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.5 miles, taking about 14h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 10min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 0min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 25min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM