How far is Eureka Springs, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Eureka Springs, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 270 miles (434.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka Springs and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka Springs and Tennessee.
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Start on 1st Street
32 m · 13 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left
20 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
17 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
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Continue on East Van Buren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
1 km · 57 sec · Huntsville Road
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Continue on Van Buren Street
25.6 mi · 38 min · Van Buren Street
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Continue on East Main Street
132 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Lee Street
842 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harris Street
20.4 mi · 30 min · South Harris Street
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto 5th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 5th Street
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Turn left
24.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the ramp left
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
118.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
43.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
1.2 km · 52 sec
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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 Eureka Springs and Tennessee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
5th Street
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eureka Springs and Sunny near Tennessee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eureka Springs to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 270 miles (434.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Eureka Springs and 126.4 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.61 one way or $75.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eureka Springs and Sunny near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
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 Morrilton.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Springs and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 219.21 mi (352.78 km).
#1 Eureka Springs
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,084 |
| Coordinates | 36.4011800, -93.7379700 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| 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: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $37.61 | $75.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $42.32 | $84.65 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $45.98 | $91.96 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
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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