Grand Canyon to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Canyon from Little Rock?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Little Rock is 1118.1 miles (1799.4 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located E of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1341.7 miles, taking about 26h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Grand Canyon 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.