How far is Denison, TX from Atoka, TN?
The driving distance from Denison, TX to Atoka, TN is about 456.2 miles (734.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 401.5 miles (646.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 42m 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 21m.
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 Denison and Atoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denison and Atoka.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Austin Avenue
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Turn left onto West Highway 69
10.3 mi · 15 min · West Highway 69
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Take the ramp left
1488 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
50.8 mi · 56 min
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Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest
82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Clarksville Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast
751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Lamar Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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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 West Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
25.4 mi · 30 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on Northeast Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82 West
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Turn left
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
161.7 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
119.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Danny Thomas Boulevard
152 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 51 North: Danny Thomas Boulevard North, Amtrak Central Station
581 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto North Danny Thomas Boulevard
1963 ft · 50 sec · North Danny Thomas Boulevard
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Continue on Thomas Street
15.2 mi · 20 min · Thomas Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Atoka-Munford Road
1 km · 1 min · Atoka-Munford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atoka-Munford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denison and Atoka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 82 West
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Denison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denison to Atoka?
The road trip is about 456.2 miles (734.2 km) and usually takes 08h 21m 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 227.9 miles from Denison and 228.4 miles from Atoka.
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 54.7 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 $60.84 one way or $121.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Denison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.
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 Denison and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 401.54 mi (646.22 km).
#1 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atoka
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 9,732 |
| Coordinates | 35.4411900, -89.7781400 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atoka (-89.77814, 35.44119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 734 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 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 | $3.78 | $60.84 | $121.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.46 | $136.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.92 | $147.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.29 | $128.57 |
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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