Athens, Georgia to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Georgia from Little Rock?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Little Rock is 511.1 miles (822.5 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located W of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 613.3 miles, taking about 12h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Little Rock in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Little Rock. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.