Little Rock to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1004.9 miles 1617.3 km · straight line
1150.2 miles actual route 1851.1 km · driving distance
21h 19min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Philadelphia?

The distance from Little Rock to Philadelphia is 1004.9 miles (1617.3 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1150.2 miles, taking about 21h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Little Rock to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 19min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 35min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~27h 43min $138–$403* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 335 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM