Little Rock to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Little Rock from Upper Alton?

The distance from Little Rock to Upper Alton is 311.1 miles (500.7 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located NNE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.3 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Upper Alton in Illinois.

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 Upper Alton. 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.