Day trip from Little Rock to Springfield
Springfield lies 289 km (180 mi) north of Little Rock, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Springfield is a realistic day trip from Little Rock: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
Open Springfield in Google Maps
| Little Rock | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 202,591 | 170,188 |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 399 m (1,309 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 72201–72295 | 65801–65899 |
What to see in Springfield
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Greene County Library | 1,897,042 | 2017 |
The busiest is Springfield Greene County Library at 1,897,042 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Springfield
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Staying in Springfield
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Book a hotel in Springfield
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Little Rock?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north of Little Rock; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Little Rock to Springfield by road?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Little Rock and Springfield?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
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.