Little Rock to Memphis by train
Memphis lies 209 km (130 mi) east of Little Rock, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 50 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 255 km (158 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Little Rock | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 202,591 | 633,104 |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Little Rock Union Station, Choctaw Route Station | Central Station, Memphis Union Station |
| Postal codes | 72201–72295 | 37501–38197 |
Where to book trains from Little Rock to Memphis
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Staying in Memphis
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis. Of the 309 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 3 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 89,486 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Memphis from Little Rock?
209 km (130 mi) in a straight line, east of Little Rock; by road roughly 255 km (158 mi).
How long does it take to get from Little Rock to Memphis by train?
About 2 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Little Rock and Memphis?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Memphis?
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.