Day trip from Springfield to Little Rock
Little Rock lies 289 km (180 mi) south of Springfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Little Rock is a realistic day trip from Springfield: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
Open Little Rock in Google Maps
| Springfield | Little Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 170,188 | 202,591 |
| Elevation | 399 m (1,309 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 65801–65899 | 72201–72295 |
What to see in Little Rock
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas Library System | 1,907,292 | 2017 |
| Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site | 68,497 | 2020 |
The busiest is Central Arkansas Library System at 1,907,292 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 Little Rock
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Staying in Little Rock
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Common questions
How far is Little Rock from Springfield?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south of Springfield; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Springfield to Little Rock 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 Springfield and Little Rock?
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.