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

624.1 miles 1004.4 km · straight line
725.9 miles actual route 1168.2 km · driving distance
13h 28min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Little Rock?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Little Rock is 624.1 miles (1004.4 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725.9 miles, taking about 13h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 28min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 10min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~17h 30min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM