Fort Myers to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

833.8 miles 1341.8 km · straight line
1000.5 miles estimated 1610.2 km · driving distance
20h 8min estimated drive time
$96 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Fort Myers from Little Rock?

The distance from Fort Myers to Little Rock is 833.8 miles (1341.8 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located NW of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1000.5 miles, taking about 20h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 8min $96 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 10min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 10min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Myers & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m 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 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients