How far is Heber Springs, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Heber Springs, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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.
City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heber Springs and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heber Springs and Tennessee.
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Start on West Main Street
1499 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Heber Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Spring Road
2 mi · 3 min · Heber Spring Road
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Continue on Heber Springs Road
25.7 mi · 38 min · Heber Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broadview Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Broadview Street
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on Skyline Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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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 Heber Springs and Tennessee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Skyline Drive
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 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.
Sunny leaving Heber 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 Heber Springs to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Heber Springs and 81.2 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Heber Springs and Sunny near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville
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 Wrightsville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heber Springs and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 128.95 mi (207.52 km).
#1 Heber Springs
City in Arkansas
| Population | 6,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.4914700, -92.0312600 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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 (-91.84874, 33.63122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.62 | $45.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $25.45 | $50.89 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $27.65 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $33.91 | $67.82 |
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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