Little Rock to Opelousas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Little Rock from Opelousas?

The distance from Little Rock to Opelousas is 291.4 miles (468.9 km) as the crow flies. Opelousas is located S of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.2 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Opelousas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Little Rock and Opelousas. 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.