Little Rock to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Little Rock from New Orleans?

The distance from Little Rock to New Orleans is 355.7 miles (572.4 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.8 miles, taking about 8h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and New Orleans in Louisiana.

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 Little Rock and New Orleans. 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.