Little Rock to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325 miles 523.1 km · straight line
348.3 miles actual route 560.6 km · driving distance
6h 19min estimated drive time
$34 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Nashville?

The distance from Little Rock to Nashville is 325 miles (523.1 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ENE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 348.3 miles, taking about 6h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Nashville in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Little Rock and Nashville. 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 Little Rock to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 19min $34 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 35min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 0min $42–$122* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Nashville

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM