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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
455.93 mi
08h 20m
Flight
401.54 mi
646.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
401.54 mi
Kilometers
646.22 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
455.93 mi
Kilometers
733.75 km
Drive Time
08h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denison
Sun, May 24, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Atoka
Mon, May 25, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atoka
2026-05-24T14:39
Arrive Denison
Sun, May 24, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:21 PM to 3:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atoka
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Arkadelphia
AR

City in Arkansas

From Atoka
227.7 mi
04h 10m
To Denison
228.2 mi
04h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Atoka-Munford Road

    1 km · 1 min · Atoka-Munford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25.2 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1147 ft · 28 sec · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    126.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville

    1829 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    734 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 82

    8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Front Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Front Street

    25.4 mi · 30 min · Northwest Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Captain Henry Stout Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West

  19. 19

    Continue on East Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamar Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bonham Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    47.7 mi · 52 min · US Highway 82 West

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Denison, Bells

    1243 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on US 69: Denison, Bells

    814 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Austin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Austin Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    19 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atoka and Denison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Belt Freeway
172 mi · 38%
I 40 West
127 mi · 28%
US Highway 82 West
64.2 mi · 14%
Northwest Front Street
25.4 mi · 6%
US Highway 82
8.21 mi · 2%
Bonham Street
3.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
401.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arkadelphia
04h 10m from Atoka
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arkadelphia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arkadelphia.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

1 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

35 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

71 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

99 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atoka and Denison. Straight-line distance: 401.54 mi (646.22 km).

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#1 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population9,732
Coordinates35.4411900, -89.7781400
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Denison

#2 Denison

City in Texas, United States

Population25,792
Coordinates33.7556600, -96.5366600
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Atoka (-89.77814, 35.44119)
End: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 734 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
16.09 gal
60.9 L · about $60.68
Round trip
$121.35
32.18 gal · 121.8 L
Estimated CO2
143 kg one way
Round trip: 286 kg / 631 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Atoka and Denison. The current time is 14:39:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.