Indianapolis to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

483.6 miles 778.3 km · straight line
583.3 miles actual route 938.8 km · driving distance
10h 30min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
226° SW bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Little Rock?

The distance from Indianapolis to Little Rock is 483.6 miles (778.3 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.3 miles, taking about 10h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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. 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 30min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 36min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM