Atlanta to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.4 miles 734.5 km · straight line
517.4 miles actual route 832.7 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Little Rock?

The distance from Atlanta to Little Rock is 456.4 miles (734.5 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 517.4 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Little Rock in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Atlanta and Little Rock. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM