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

643.6 miles 1035.7 km · straight line
772.2 miles estimated 1242.8 km · driving distance
15h 32min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Little Rock?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Little Rock is 643.6 miles (1035.7 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located W of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 772.2 miles, taking about 15h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, 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 Columbia, South Carolina to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 32min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 38min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 12min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m 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 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients