How far is Fordyce, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from Fordyce, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.75 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.79 mi
55.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.79 mi
Kilometers
55.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.75 mi
Kilometers
65.58 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 PM CDT
Return by in Fordyce
Wed, Apr 15, 8:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fordyce
2026-04-15T18:34
Arrive Tennessee
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fordyce
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Warren
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fordyce
20.3 mi
00h 23m
To Tennessee
20.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fordyce and Tennessee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fordyce and Tennessee.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    3027 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Morton Street

    24.5 mi · 36 min · Morton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Martin Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Martin Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Central Street

    2206 ft · 50 sec · West Central Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    950 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    13.1 mi · 20 min · East Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fordyce and Tennessee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morton Street
24.5 mi · 60%
East Church Street
13.1 mi · 32%
North Martin Street
1.55 mi · 4%
East 4th Street
0.57 mi · 1%
West Central Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Tennessee Spur Road
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morton Street

Continue on Morton Street

24.5 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 23m from Fordyce
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fordyce and Partly Cloudy near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fordyce to Tennessee?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Fordyce and 20.4 miles from Tennessee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fordyce and Partly Cloudy near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warren, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

107 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fordyce and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 34.79 mi (55.99 km).

Fordyce

#1 Fordyce

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,589
Coordinates33.8137200, -92.4129300
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-92.412952, 33.813751)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.91
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.45 $10.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.13 $12.27
Premium $4.63 $6.66 $13.32
Diesel $5.42 $7.80 $15.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fordyce and Tennessee. The current time is 18:34:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.