Little Rock to Houston road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Little Rock to Houston drive are Hot Springs, the Bill Clinton Birthplace and Lufkin TX. The distance from Little Rock to Houston by car is 434 miles, with a 6h42m driving time.

Planning a Little Rock to Houston road trip

A Little Rock to Houston road trip takes you from the capital of Arkansas to the biggest city in Texas.

Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas, and the closest thing the state has to a metropolis.

Key experiences in Little Rock include the Museum of Discovery and the William J Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. The latter, as with most presidential libraries, acts as a fascinating insight not just into the president, but the era he was in charge for.

Of Little Rock’s hotels, the Capital Hotel provides most historic glamour and the Residence Inn Little Rock Downtown is great value.

The top Houston attraction is unquestionably the NASA Space Center, which takes you behind the scenes of the Johnson Space Center. This includes the Mission Briefing Center, and a vast array of high tech exhibitions.

Other attractions include the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Children’s Museum,

For more Houston experiences, try hip hop party bike tours, foodie walks in the Montrose neighbourhood and quirky tours of Houston’s tunnel system.

Top Houston accommodation options include the superb value Club Quarters Houston Downtown and the upscale but boutique Magnolia.

Little Rock to Houston distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Little Rock to Houston is 434 miles. This makes for a driving time of around six hours and 42 minutes. The quickest route sticks largely to the I-30 and US-59.

The best stops to add to a Little Rock to Houston road trip itinerary are Hot Springs, the Bill Clinton Birthplace and Lufkin, Texas.

Best Little Rock to Houston road trip stops: Hot Springs AR

Hot Springs in the Ouachita Mountains has loads to do. The natural highlight is Hot Springs National Park, which strings thermal springs together on a series of hiking trails. The historic bathhouses are also part of the national park.

There are also several amusement parks, of which Magic Springs is arguably the best as it has a water park.

Other Hot Springs experiences include zip line adventures and the Star Wars and superhero-obsessed Galaxy Connection.

For well-rated Hot Springs accommodation with charm, go for the Hilltop Manor B&B or the Gables Inn.

Attractions between Little Rock and Houston: Bill Clinton Birthplace

The official name of Bill Clinton’s birthplace in Hope, Arkansas, is the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site. Saying that takes almost as long as the tours of the home, which last 25 minutes.

The neighbouring visitor center is arguably more interesting, as it contains lots of insight into the President’s childhood, much of it provided by Clinton himself.

Little Rock to Houston drive: Lufkin, Texas

There’s a surprising amount to do in Lufkin, Texas. For museums, there’s the art-focused Museum of East Texas and the Naranjo Museum of Natural History majors on animals and dinosaurs.

If you want to see real animals, rather than the skeletons of them, head to the Ellen Trout Zoo. Creatures on display include hippos, rhinos, tigers and giraffes.

The skyline of Downtown Houston, Texas. Photo by Alex/ Pixabay.

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