How far is McGehee, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from McGehee, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.58 mi
00h 34m
Flight
25.84 mi
41.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.84 mi
Kilometers
41.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.58 mi
Kilometers
47.61 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in McGehee
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGehee
2026-10-15T22:30
Arrive Tennessee
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McGehee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tillar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From McGehee
14.8 mi
00h 17m
To Tennessee
14.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 McGehee and Tennessee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    23 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    26.2 mi · 39 min · Holly Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hyatt Street

    44 m · 3 sec · North Hyatt Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Gaines Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McGehee 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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holly Street
26.2 mi · 89%
West Gaines Avenue
3.05 mi · 10%
Tennessee Spur Road
0.28 mi · 1%
North Hyatt Street
0.03 mi
North 4th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Holly Street

Turn left onto Holly Street

26.2 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tillar
00h 17m from McGehee
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McGehee and Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tillar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from McGehee and 14.8 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGehee and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 25.84 mi (41.59 km).

McGehee

#1 McGehee

City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,599
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.3995600
Altitude44
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: North 4th Street (-91.399765, 33.628911)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.44 $4.62 $9.24
Premium $4.83 $5.02 $10.04
Diesel $5.92 $6.15 $12.31

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 McGehee and Tennessee. The current time is 22:30:10.

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.