Joliet to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

521 miles 838.5 km · straight line
625.2 miles estimated 1006.2 km · driving distance
12h 35min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Little Rock?

The distance from Joliet to Little Rock is 521 miles (838.5 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SSW of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625.2 miles, taking about 12h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois 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 Joliet 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 Joliet to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 35min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 6min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 22min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients