Little Rock to Houston by train
Houston lies 625 km (388 mi) south-west of Little Rock, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 27 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 762 km (474 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Little Rock | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 202,591 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Little Rock Union Station, Choctaw Route Station | Houston station, Union Station |
| Postal codes | 72201–72295 | 77001–77299 |
Where to book trains from Little Rock to Houston
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Staying in Houston
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 756 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (299), and 14 are five-star. Across 481 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 233,289 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Houston from Little Rock?
625 km (388 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Little Rock; by road roughly 762 km (474 mi).
How long does it take to get from Little Rock to Houston by train?
About 8 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Little Rock and Houston?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Houston?
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.