How far is Dardanelle, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from Dardanelle, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.8 mi
02h 38m
Flight
132.91 mi
213.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.91 mi
Kilometers
213.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.8 mi
Kilometers
268.44 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 PM CDT
Return by in Dardanelle
Wed, Apr 15, 11:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dardanelle
2026-04-15T18:26
Arrive Tennessee
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dardanelle
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wrightsville
AR

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

From Dardanelle
84.4 mi
01h 19m
To Tennessee
82.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Dardanelle and Tennessee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  10. 10

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

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  11. 11

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    69 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
117 mi · 70%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 14%
Union Street
4.42 mi · 3%
West Gaines Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
Highway 11
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

68.7 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrightsville
01h 19m from Dardanelle
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dardanelle 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 Dardanelle to Tennessee?

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Dardanelle and 82.3 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dardanelle and Partly Cloudy near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

61 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dardanelle and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 132.91 mi (213.89 km).

Dardanelle

#1 Dardanelle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,498
Coordinates35.2231400, -93.1579500
Altitude101
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: Union Street (-93.157862, 35.222976)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.28 L · about $22.31
Round trip
$44.61
11.78 gal · 44.56 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.31 $44.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.09 $50.17
Premium $4.63 $27.24 $54.48
Diesel $5.42 $31.89 $63.79

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 Dardanelle and Tennessee. The current time is 18:26:47.

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.