How far is Lavaca, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Lavaca, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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.
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lavaca and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavaca and Tennessee.
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Start on West Main Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Continue on East Lavaca Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lavaca Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.5 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto West Commercial Street
1446 ft · 30 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
115.3 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Lavaca and Tennessee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North 3rd Street
Merge slight left
115 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lavaca and Sunny near Tennessee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lavaca to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.8 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?
Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Lavaca and 107 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lavaca and Sunny near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near Conway
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 Conway.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lavaca and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 177.2 mi (285.18 km).
#1 Lavaca
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,439 |
| Coordinates | 35.3362000, -94.1732600 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $35.93 | $71.86 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $39.03 | $78.07 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $47.88 | $95.75 |
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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