Houston to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

388.6 miles 625.4 km · straight line
434.5 miles actual route 699.2 km · driving distance
7h 59min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Little Rock?

The distance from Houston to Little Rock is 388.6 miles (625.4 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.5 miles, taking about 7h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Little Rock in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston 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 Houston to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 59min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 35min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 35min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM