Little Rock to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

889.9 miles 1432.1 km · straight line
1013.6 miles actual route 1631.2 km · driving distance
18h 30min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Washington DC?

The distance from Little Rock to Washington DC is 889.9 miles (1432.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1013.6 miles, taking about 18h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 30min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 12min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~24h 3min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM