How far is North Little Rock, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.73 mi
01h 30m
Flight
82.2 mi
132.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.2 mi
Kilometers
132.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.73 mi
Kilometers
149.23 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Fri, Apr 10, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Fri, Apr 10, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-10T20:13
Arrive Tennessee
Fri, Apr 10, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
9:30 PM CDT
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
Pine Bluff
AR

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

From North Little Rock
46.3 mi
00h 45m
To Tennessee
46.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Tennessee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Tennessee.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cypress Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    669 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  9. 9

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

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  10. 10

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    69 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cypress Street
47.8 mi · 52%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 25%
West Gaines Avenue
2.65 mi · 3%
Highway 11
2.01 mi · 2%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi · 1%
Tennessee Spur Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

North Cypress Street

Keep slight left

43.9 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
82.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Bluff
00h 45m from North Little Rock
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Tennessee?

The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from North Little Rock and 46.4 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

97 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 82.2 mi (132.29 km).

North Little Rock

#1 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
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 Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.77
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.38 $24.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.93 $27.85
Premium $4.63 $15.12 $30.25
Diesel $5.42 $17.71 $35.41

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Tennessee. The current time is 20:13:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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