How far is Piggott, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from Piggott, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
278.24 mi
04h 31m
Flight
212.01 mi
341.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.01 mi
Kilometers
341.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.24 mi
Kilometers
447.79 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Piggott
Fri, Oct 16, 7:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piggott
2026-10-15T22:30
Arrive Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piggott
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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Piggott
137.3 mi
02h 15m
To Tennessee
141 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Piggott and Tennessee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1087 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Thornton Avenue

    2707 ft · 46 sec · South Thornton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Pfeiffer Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · East Pfeiffer Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street

    24 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1362 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2503 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

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

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  23. 23

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

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  24. 24

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    69 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
148 mi · 53%
I 30 West
48.8 mi · 18%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 8%
East Pfeiffer Street
20.4 mi · 7%
East Franklin Street
11.5 mi · 4%
West Gaines Avenue
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
02h 15m from Piggott
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Piggott and Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Piggott and 141 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.76 one way or $77.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piggott and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 212.01 mi (341.19 km).

Piggott

#1 Piggott

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates36.3828400, -90.1906500
Altitude92
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 Front Avenue (-90.19024, 36.382671)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.17 L · about $38.76
Round trip
$77.52
19.64 gal · 74.34 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $38.76 $77.52
Mid-grade $4.44 $43.61 $87.22
Premium $4.83 $47.38 $94.76
Diesel $5.92 $58.11 $116.23

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 Piggott and Tennessee. The current time is 22:30:08.

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.