Great Smoky Mountains to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

500.4 miles 805.3 km · straight line
600.5 miles estimated 966.4 km · driving distance
12h 5min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Little Rock?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Little Rock is 500.4 miles (805.3 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located W of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600.5 miles, taking about 12h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee 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 Great Smoky Mountains 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 Great Smoky Mountains to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 5min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 30min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 43min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients