How far is Fairfield Bay, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Fairfield Bay, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
The capital of Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield Bay and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Bay and Tennessee.
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Start on Dave Creek Parkway
3 mi · 7 min · Dave Creek Parkway
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.6 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
38.3 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit left
28 mi · 29 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 Fairfield Bay and Tennessee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dave Creek Parkway
Keep slight left
43.9 mi · 00h 45m
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 Fairfield Bay and Sunny near Tennessee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Bay to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Fairfield Bay and 83.1 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.84 one way or $47.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfield Bay and Sunny near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near Little Rock
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 Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Bay and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 137.81 mi (221.78 km).
#1 Fairfield Bay
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,014 |
| Coordinates | 35.5942400, -92.2779300 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $26.82 | $53.65 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $29.14 | $58.29 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $35.74 | $71.49 |
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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