Columbus, Indiana to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467 miles 751.6 km · straight line
560.4 miles estimated 901.9 km · driving distance
11h 16min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Indiana from Little Rock?

The distance from Columbus, Indiana to Little Rock is 467 miles (751.6 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SW of Columbus, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 560.4 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Indiana in Indiana 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 Columbus, Indiana 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 Columbus, Indiana to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 16min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 31min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 42min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Indiana & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients