How far is Salem, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Salem, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Tennessee.
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Start on Salem Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Salem Road
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Turn sharp left
1317 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Alcoa Road
2469 ft · 57 sec · Alcoa Road
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Turn sharp left
582 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto I-30 Frontage Road
1.6 km · 2 min · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1234 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff
1753 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
43.3 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 Salem 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 530 South
Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Tennessee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Salem and 54.4 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near White Hall
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 White Hall.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 80 mi (128.74 km).
#1 Salem
Salem is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6289800, -92.5582200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $22.67 | $45.33 |
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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