Detroit to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

723.2 miles 1163.8 km · straight line
861.5 miles actual route 1386.4 km · driving distance
15h 55min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Little Rock?

The distance from Detroit to Little Rock is 723.2 miles (1163.8 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 861.5 miles, taking about 15h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 55min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 6min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~20h 42min $103–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM