Grand Rapids to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

669.7 miles 1077.8 km · straight line
803.7 miles estimated 1293.4 km · driving distance
16h 10min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
214° SW bearing direction

How far is Grand Rapids from Little Rock?

The distance from Grand Rapids to Little Rock is 669.7 miles (1077.8 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SW of Grand Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 803.7 miles, taking about 16h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 10min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 24min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 1min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Rapids & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Grand Rapids
42.96°N, 85.67°W
America/Detroit
187m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients