Distance from Chicago to Little Rock by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Little Rock (AR) is 550 miles or 885 kilometers or 478 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Little Rock is 636 miles (1025 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 86 miles or 140 km.
Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Little Rock, AR in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Little Rock is 550 miles or 885 km.The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Little Rock, is Memphis International Airport (MEM).
What is the average flight time from Chicago to Little Rock?
Flight time from Chicago, IL to Little Rock, AR is 1 hours 15 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Chicago to Little Rock Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Little Rock, ARThis map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Little Rock, AR, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to Little Rock, Arkansas is displayed below.
Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Little Rock, AR
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Little Rock, Arkansas is 636 miles or 1025 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Little Rock, AR is 636 miles or 1025 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Little Rock, Arkansas is approximately 636 miles (1025 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Chicago, IL to Little Rock, AR
How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Little Rock, AR?The total driving time is 11 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Little Rock take?
Chicago and Little Rock are 11 hours 44 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.
Time Difference between Chicago and Little Rock
Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Little Rock (AR) is 1 Hours.
Little Rock time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.
| Current local time in Chicago | Current local time in Little Rock |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 13:01:40 CST | 2025-12-19, 14:01:40 EST |
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Little Rock Arkansas, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and Little Rock, AR in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 636 mi | 1025 km | 552.3 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 550 mi | 885 km | 478 nmi |
| Difference | 86 mi | 140 km | 74 nmi |
Chicago Details
Chicago is located in Illinois, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 41° 50' 15.2'' Longitude: W 87° 40' 54.6'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 41.83755 |
| Longitude | -87.68184 |
| State | Illinois |
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Little Rock Details
Little Rock is located in Arkansas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 34° 44' 47.3'' Longitude: W 92° 17' 22.5'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 34.74648 |
| Longitude | -92.28959 |
| State | Arkansas |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and Little Rock, AR
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 21 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 16 hours 0 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 14 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 12 hours 48 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 11 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 10 hours 40 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 9 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 9 hours 9 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 8 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 8 hours 0 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 7 hours 32 minutes |