Little Rock to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1012.3 miles 1629.1 km · straight line
1214.7 miles estimated 1954.9 km · driving distance
24h 26min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Scranton?

The distance from Little Rock to Scranton is 1012.3 miles (1629.1 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1214.7 miles, taking about 24h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Scranton 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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 26min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 19min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 46min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Scranton

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 337 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients