Gary to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

543.7 miles 875 km · straight line
652.4 miles estimated 1050 km · driving distance
13h 8min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Gary from Little Rock?

The distance from Gary to Little Rock is 543.7 miles (875 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SSW of Gary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 652.4 miles, taking about 13h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Gary in Indiana 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 Gary 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 Gary to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 8min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 46min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 4min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gary & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Gary
41.59°N, 87.35°W
America/Chicago
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 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients