How far is Tennessee, AR from Bella Vista, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.8 miles (386 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.27 mi
04h 47m
Flight
239.84 mi
385.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.84 mi
Kilometers
385.99 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.27 mi
Kilometers
502.55 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bella Vista
Fri, Apr 10, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Sat, Apr 11, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennessee
2026-04-10T18:19
Arrive Bella Vista
Fri, Apr 10, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Tennessee
156 mi
02h 23m
To Bella Vista
156.3 mi
02h 23m

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 SSE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Bella Vista.

  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 left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 45%
I 49 North
76.5 mi · 25%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 15%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 8%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 1%
Cooper Road
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.5 mi
239.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
02h 23m from Tennessee
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tennessee and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Bella Vista?

The road trip is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Tennessee and 156.3 miles from Bella Vista.

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

The direct path is about 239.8 miles (386 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.73 one way or $83.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tennessee and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 239.84 mi (385.99 km).

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#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.71 L · about $41.73
Round trip
$83.47
22.04 gal · 83.42 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.73 $83.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.93 $93.87
Premium $4.63 $50.97 $101.94
Diesel $5.42 $59.67 $119.35

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee and Bella Vista. The current time is 18:19:55.

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.