Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Columbus to Little Rock. If you're planning a road trip to Little Rock, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Columbus
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:32 am Cincinnati
eat at Rhinegeist Brewery
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:32 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:05 pm Frankfort (Kentucky)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:05 pm
drive for about 2 hours
5:13 pm Mammoth Cave National Park
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:13 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
7:45 pm Nashville
stay overnight at Gaylord Opryland Resort
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 7 hours
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9:00 am leave from Gaylord Opryland Resort
drive for about 2 hours
11:04 am Jackson (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:04 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
1:31 pm Memphis
stay for about 3.5 hours
and leave at 5:01 pm
drive for about 2 hours
7:08 pm arrive in Little Rock
eat at Doe's Eat Place
day 2 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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Cincinnati (46 answers)
Washington Park (2 mentions)
restaurants around Cincinnati:
Rhinegeist Brewery
Skyline Chili
Nada
The Eagle
Senate
questions about Cincinnati:
Best free things to do in Cincinnati?
The best of Cincinnati?
Top dining spots in Cincinnati!?
Where is the best place to grab an early dinner in Cincinnati
Running near Eden Park?
Frankfort (Kentucky) (6 answers)
Woodford Reserve Distillery (3 mentions)
Buffalo Trace Distillery (2 mentions)
Mammoth Cave National Park (14 mentions)
Nashville (233 answers)
Grand Ole Opry (8 mentions)
Country Music Hall of Fame (6 mentions)
Ryman Auditorium (6 mentions)
Centennial Park (6 mentions)
The Parthenon (5 mentions)
restaurants around Nashville:
Bluebird Cafe
Opryland Hotel
Pancake Pantry
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - 19th Ave
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
hotels around Nashville:
Gaylord Opryland Resort
The Hermitage Hotel
Omni Nashville Hotel
questions about Nashville:
What's the best neighborhood in Nashville for a first time visitor?
Nearby small towns or outdoor areas?
Top of the line hotels in Nashville?
What are some must sees in Nashville during the weekend
Best Location to Stay
Jackson (Tennessee) (6 answers)
questions about Jackson (Tennessee):
rv camp grounds
Closest beach
Memphis (140 answers)
Beale Street (9 mentions)
Graceland (9 mentions)
National Civil Rights Museum (8 mentions)
Memphis Zoo (7 mentions)
Mud Island (6 mentions)
restaurants around Memphis:
Central BBQ
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Charlie Vergos Rendezvous
Payne's Bar-B-Q
Cozy Corner Restaurant
questions about Memphis:
What's the best neighborhood in Memphis for a first time visitor?
What are the musts of Memphis, y'all?
Must sees in Memphis TN?? Hidden gems places to eat??
Best blues clubs in Memphis?
Good Food and Fun With Kids
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Doe's Eat Place, which was mentioned 2 times.
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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