How far is Atoka, TN from Denison, TX?
The driving distance from Atoka, TN to Denison, TX is about 455.9 miles (733.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 401.5 miles (646.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atoka and Denison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atoka and Denison.
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Start on Atoka-Munford Road
1 km · 1 min · Atoka-Munford Road
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Turn left
25.2 mi · 35 min
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Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard
1147 ft · 28 sec · North Danny Thomas Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
126.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
138.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
734 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 82
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Northeast Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street
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Continue on Northwest Front Street
25.4 mi · 30 min · Northwest Front Street
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Continue on Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on Lamar Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Bonham Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
47.7 mi · 52 min · US Highway 82 West
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Denison, Bells
1243 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on US 69: Denison, Bells
814 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto South Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Austin Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atoka and Denison.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Belt Freeway
Continue straight
138 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atoka and Patchy Fog near Denison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atoka to Denison?
The road trip is about 455.9 miles (733.7 km) and usually takes 08h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arkadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.7 miles from Atoka and 228.2 miles from Denison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 401.5 miles (646.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.68 one way or $121.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atoka and Patchy Fog near Denison.
Stop Ideas Near Arkadelphia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arkadelphia.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atoka and Denison. Straight-line distance: 401.54 mi (646.22 km).
#1 Atoka
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 9,732 |
| Coordinates | 35.4411900, -89.7781400 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 734 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $60.68 | $121.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.43 | $136.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.88 | $149.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $85.34 | $170.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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