How far is Blytheville, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.63 mi
04h 05m
Flight
192.76 mi
310.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.76 mi
Kilometers
310.22 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.63 mi
Kilometers
388.87 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Wed, Apr 15, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Blytheville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blytheville
2026-04-15T18:41
Arrive Tennessee
Wed, Apr 15, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blytheville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From Blytheville
123.2 mi
02h 02m
To Tennessee
118.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blytheville and Tennessee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville and Tennessee.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Barker Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Barker Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    848 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

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

    2829 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc

    1578 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East South Front

    1.3 km · 1 min · East South Front

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    657 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    18.7 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Michigan Street

    33.4 mi · 50 min · West Michigan Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1272 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  21. 21

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    69 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blytheville and Tennessee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
84 mi · 35%
Barker Road
55.8 mi · 23%
West Michigan Street
33.7 mi · 14%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 9%
South Division Street
2.73 mi · 1%
West Gaines Avenue
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

83.4 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
192.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
02h 02m from Blytheville
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blytheville and Partly Cloudy near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blytheville to Tennessee?

The road trip is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Blytheville and 118.4 miles from Tennessee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.30 one way or $64.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blytheville and Partly Cloudy near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brinkley, 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 Brinkley.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 192.76 mi (310.22 km).

Blytheville

#1 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-89.918827, 35.9273)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.28 L · about $32.30
Round trip
$64.61
17.06 gal · 64.56 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.30 $64.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.33 $72.66
Premium $4.63 $39.45 $78.90
Diesel $5.42 $46.19 $92.38

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 Arkansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blytheville and Tennessee. The current time is 18:41:58.

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.