Little Rock to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

772.8 miles 1243.7 km · straight line
892.6 miles actual route 1436.5 km · driving distance
16h 29min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Raleigh?

The distance from Little Rock to Raleigh is 772.8 miles (1243.7 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 892.6 miles, taking about 16h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Raleigh 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 29min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 47min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~21h 26min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM