Driving from Philadelphia to Little Rock
Little Rock lies 1,617 km (1,005 mi) west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 1,973 km (1,226 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Philadelphia | Little Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 202,591 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 72201–72295 |
Clocks in Little Rock are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 21 h 56 min journey lands only 20 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Little Rock from Philadelphia?
1,617 km (1,005 mi) in a straight line, west of Philadelphia; by road roughly 1,973 km (1,226 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Little Rock by car?
About 21 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Little Rock?
Little Rock is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.