Little Rock to Rockford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

547.7 miles 881.5 km · straight line
657.3 miles estimated 1057.8 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Rockford?

The distance from Little Rock to Rockford is 547.7 miles (881.5 km) as the crow flies. Rockford is located NNE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 657.3 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Rockford in Illinois.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Little Rock and Rockford. 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 Rockford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Rockford

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Rockford
42.27°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients