How far is Highland, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from Highland, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.4 mi
03h 52m
Flight
183.65 mi
295.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.65 mi
Kilometers
295.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.4 mi
Kilometers
367.57 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45 PM CDT
Return by in Highland
Fri, Oct 16, 3:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-10-15T19:53
Arrive Tennessee
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cabot
AR

City in Arkansas

From Highland
113 mi
01h 56m
To Tennessee
115.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lakeshore Drive

    126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

    127 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridgecrest Drive

    1730 ft · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridgecrest Drive

    2839 ft · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rebel Drive

    948 ft · 44 sec · Rebel Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Evening Shade Drive

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Batesville Boulevard

    32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    55.2 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  19. 19

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    69 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Batesville Boulevard
89 mi · 39%
I 30 West
48.8 mi · 21%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 10%
North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 6%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 5%
Evening Shade Drive
9.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Batesville Boulevard

Take the exit right

55.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cabot
01h 56m from Highland
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland and Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Highland and 115.5 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland and Sunny near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Cabot

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cabot, 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 Cabot.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

35 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 183.65 mi (295.56 km).

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#1 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,054
Coordinates36.2759000, -91.5240300
Altitude186
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: West Lakeshore Drive (-91.523716, 36.275722)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.51 L · about $31.81
Round trip
$63.63
16.12 gal · 61.02 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $31.81 $63.63
Mid-grade $4.44 $35.79 $71.59
Premium $4.83 $38.89 $77.78
Diesel $5.92 $47.70 $95.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and Tennessee. The current time is 19:53:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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