Detroit to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Little Rock
- 1240 mi
- 2135 mi
- 3285 mi
- 4608 mi
- 5191 mi
Quick Facts
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