Austin, Texas to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443.4 miles 713.6 km · straight line
513.6 miles actual route 826.5 km · driving distance
8h 56min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Little Rock?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Little Rock is 443.4 miles (713.6 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 513.6 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 56min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 43min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~8h 29min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM