How far is Des Arc, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Des Arc, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Arc and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Arc and Tennessee.
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Start on North 3rd
11 m · 4 sec · North 3rd
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Turn right onto Main Street
722 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1545 ft · 48 sec · North 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East South Front
1.3 km · 1 min · East South Front
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Turn slight right
657 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
18.7 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto West Michigan Street
33.4 mi · 50 min · West Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1272 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Highway 530
22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue
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Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road
1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Arc and Tennessee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Michigan Street
Turn right onto West Michigan Street
33.4 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Des Arc and Sunny near Tennessee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Arc to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Altheimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Des Arc and 58.2 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Des Arc and Sunny near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near Altheimer
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 Altheimer.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Arc and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 95.15 mi (153.13 km).
#1 Des Arc
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,567 |
| Coordinates | 34.9770400, -91.4951300 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $3.95 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $18.43 | $36.86 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
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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