Little Rock to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292 miles 470 km · straight line
365.1 miles estimated 587.5 km · driving distance
7h 21min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from St. Louis?

The distance from Little Rock to St. Louis is 292 miles (470 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NNE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.1 miles, taking about 7h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and St. Louis in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 21min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 49min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 59min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients