Little Rock to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Little Rock from Outer Banks?

The distance from Little Rock to Outer Banks is 950.9 miles (1530.3 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located E of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1141.1 miles, taking about 22h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Little Rock and Outer Banks. 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.