Little Rock to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Little Rock from West Lafayette?

The distance from Little Rock to West Lafayette is 490.5 miles (789.4 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.6 miles, taking about 11h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and West Lafayette in Indiana.

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 West Lafayette. 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.