Columbia, Missouri to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Little Rock?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Little Rock is 290.6 miles (467.6 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located S of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.2 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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.