Chattanooga to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396 miles 637.3 km · straight line
475.2 miles estimated 764.8 km · driving distance
9h 34min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Little Rock?

The distance from Chattanooga to Little Rock is 396 miles (637.3 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located W of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 475.2 miles, taking about 9h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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 Chattanooga 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.

How to Get from Chattanooga to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 34min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 29min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 5min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients