Lafayette, Indiana to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.1 miles 790.3 km · straight line
589.3 miles estimated 948.4 km · driving distance
11h 51min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Little Rock?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Little Rock is 491.1 miles (790.3 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SW of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.3 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette, Indiana to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 51min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 13min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients