Lake Charles to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lake Charles from Little Rock?
The distance from Lake Charles to Little Rock is 317.7 miles (511.3 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located N of Lake Charles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.3 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Lake Charles in Louisiana 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles to Little Rock
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
- You could travel this distance about 78.4 times to circle the Earth's equator