Lake Placid to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Little Rock?

The distance from Lake Placid to Little Rock is 1173.2 miles (1888.1 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located WSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1407.8 miles, taking about 28h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Placid 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.