Distance from Little Rock to St. Louis
How far is it from Little Rock to St. Louis? About 292 mi in a straight line and 356 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Little Rock and St. Louis are about 292 mi (470 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 356 mi (573 km), a drive of about 6 hr 22 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 2 min.
| Straight-line distance | 292 mi / 470 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 356 mi / 573 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 22 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $45 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.691, -91.270 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Little Rock to St. Louis is about 292 mi (470 km) in a straight line, and roughly 356 mi (573 km) by road.