Little Rock to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

711.3 miles 1144.7 km · straight line
853.5 miles estimated 1373.6 km · driving distance
17h 10min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Roanoke?

The distance from Little Rock to Roanoke is 711.3 miles (1144.7 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.5 miles, taking about 17h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Roanoke 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 10min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 36min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 19min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients