Lawrence, Kansas to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334.2 miles 537.9 km · straight line
401.1 miles estimated 645.5 km · driving distance
8h 4min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Little Rock?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Little Rock is 334.2 miles (537.9 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SSE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.1 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 4min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 41min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 40min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients