Clearwater to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clearwater from Little Rock?

The distance from Clearwater to Little Rock is 729.4 miles (1173.8 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located NW of Clearwater. By car, the driving distance is approximately 875.3 miles, taking about 17h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Clearwater in Florida 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 Clearwater 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.