How far is Prairie Grove, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Prairie Grove, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Grove and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove and Tennessee.
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Start on West Mock Drive
36 m · 7 sec · West Mock Drive
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Turn right onto North Mock Street
2983 ft · 1 min · North Mock Street
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Continue on Hogeye Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 265
590 ft · 11 sec · South State Highway 265
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Turn straight onto Hogeye Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Street
139 m · 10 sec · Phillips Street
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Take the ramp right
1565 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 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 Prairie Grove and Tennessee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Grove and Sunny near Tennessee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Grove to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Prairie Grove and 139.3 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.72 one way or $77.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairie Grove and Sunny near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
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 Morrilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Grove and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 214.14 mi (344.63 km).
#1 Prairie Grove
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,049 |
| Coordinates | 35.9759100, -94.3177100 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $43.57 | $87.13 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $47.33 | $94.67 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $58.06 | $116.11 |
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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