Franklin, Tennessee to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.2 miles 508.8 km · straight line
379.4 miles estimated 610.6 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Little Rock?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Little Rock is 316.2 miles (508.8 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located WSW of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.4 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients