Kansas City to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.2 miles 525 km · straight line
424.1 miles actual route 682.5 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Little Rock?

The distance from Kansas City to Little Rock is 326.2 miles (525 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SSE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 424.1 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM