How far is Tennessee, AR from Batesville, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Batesville, AR is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.84 mi
03h 30m
Flight
148.23 mi
238.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.23 mi
Kilometers
238.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.84 mi
Kilometers
294.25 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Wed, Jun 24, 2:35 PM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Wed, Jun 24, 6:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennessee
2026-06-24T11:04
Arrive Batesville
Wed, Jun 24, 2:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tennessee
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
North Little Rock
AR

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

From Tennessee
91.5 mi
01h 45m
To Batesville
91.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
55 mi · 30%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 26%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 13%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 1%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
I 530 North
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33 mi · 00h 44m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Little Rock
01h 45m from Tennessee
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Tennessee and Chance Light Rain near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

North Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Tennessee and 91.3 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Tennessee and Chance Light Rain near Batesville.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North 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 North Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

3 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

102 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 148.23 mi (238.56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Batesville

#2 Batesville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population10,830
Coordinates35.7698000, -91.6409700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee (-91.84874, 33.63122)
End: Batesville (-91.64097, 35.7698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.42 L · about $24.43
Round trip
$48.85
12.9 gal · 48.84 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.43 $48.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.47 $54.94
Premium $4.63 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.42 $34.93 $69.85

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 · Jun 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee and Batesville. The current time is 11:04:39.

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.