Little Rock to Temple: Road Trip Guide & Distance

386.4 miles 621.9 km · straight line
463.7 miles estimated 746.3 km · driving distance
9h 20min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Temple?

The distance from Little Rock to Temple is 386.4 miles (621.9 km) as the crow flies. Temple is located SW of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463.7 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Temple in Texas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 20min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 12min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 52min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Temple

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Temple
31.10°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients