How far is Newport, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from Newport, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.06 mi
02h 50m
Flight
140.12 mi
225.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.12 mi
Kilometers
225.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.06 mi
Kilometers
291.38 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Sat, Nov 7, 1:51 AM CST
Return by in Newport
Sat, Nov 7, 4:41 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive Tennessee
Sat, Nov 7, 1:51 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
9:30 PM CST
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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Newport
89.6 mi
01h 25m
To Tennessee
91.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    994 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Malcolm Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Malcolm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3042 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1166 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  12. 12

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

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    69 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
84.1 mi · 46%
I 30 West
48.8 mi · 27%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 13%
West Gaines Avenue
2.65 mi · 1%
Highway 11
2.01 mi · 1%
Malcolm Avenue
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
140.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
01h 25m from Newport
Leave By
12:48 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newport and Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Newport and 91.5 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 140.12 mi (225.5 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Newport

Newport is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6048000, -91.2818000
Altitude68
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: 3rd Street (-91.281777, 35.604774)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.18 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.43
12.78 gal · 48.36 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.71 $47.43
Mid-grade $4.21 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.62 $29.50 $59.01
Diesel $5.84 $37.31 $74.62

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Tennessee. The current time is 23:00:42.

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.