Distance from Kansas City to Little Rock by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Little Rock (AR) is 328 miles or 527 kilometers or 285 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Little Rock is 425 miles (685 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 97 miles or 158 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Little Rock, AR in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Little Rock is 328 miles or 527 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Little Rock, is Memphis International Airport (MEM).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Little Rock?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Little Rock, AR is 0 hours 45 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Little Rock Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Little Rock, AR
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Little Rock, AR, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Little Rock, Arkansas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Little Rock, AR

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Little Rock, Arkansas is 425 miles or 685 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Little Rock, AR is 425 miles or 685 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Little Rock, Arkansas is approximately 425 miles (685 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Little Rock, AR

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Little Rock, AR?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Little Rock take?
Kansas City and Little Rock are 7 hours 39 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 Kansas City and Little Rock

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Little Rock (AR) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Little Rock
2025-12-22, 04:38:10 EST2025-12-22, 04:38:10 EST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Little Rock Arkansas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Little Rock, AR in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 425 mi 685 km 369.07 nmi
Straight line distance 328 mi 527 km 285 nmi
Difference 97 mi 158 km 84 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Little Rock Details

Little Rock is located in Arkansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 44' 47.3'' Longitude: W 92° 17' 22.5''
Latitude34.74648
Longitude-92.28959
StateArkansas
Nearest airports to Little Rock

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Little Rock, AR
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 14 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 10 hours 42 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 9 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 8 hours 33 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 7 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 7 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 6 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 6 hours 6 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 5 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 5 hours 21 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 2 minutes