Little Rock to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

850 miles 1367.9 km · straight line
1020 miles estimated 1641.5 km · driving distance
20h 31min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Little Rock to Richmond, Virginia is 850 miles (1367.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020 miles, taking about 20h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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.

How to Get from Little Rock to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 31min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 37min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 40min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients