How far is Earle, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Earle, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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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 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Earle and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Earle and Tennessee.
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Start on the route
627 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Barton Street
1841 ft · 42 sec · Barton Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2376 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
596 ft · 12 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Cross Street
1219 ft · 29 sec · Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arkansas Avenue
1385 ft · 28 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Continue on Arkansas Street
141 m · 11 sec · Arkansas Street
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
9.7 mi · 17 min · Lee Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 West: Little Rock
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
1578 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
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 Earle and Tennessee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Earle and Partly Sunny near Tennessee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Earle to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Ulm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Earle and 85.2 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Earle and Partly Sunny near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near Ulm
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 Ulm.
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Earle and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 138.2 mi (222.41 km).
#1 Earle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,164 |
| Coordinates | 35.2750900, -90.4667700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $24.55 | $49.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $27.62 | $55.25 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $36.81 | $73.62 |
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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