How far is Tennessee, AR from Des Arc, AR?
The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Des Arc, AR is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 45m.
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 Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tennessee and Des Arc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Des Arc.
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Start on Tennessee Spur Road
1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Highway 11
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 530
23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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Keep slight right to continue on I 530 South, US 65 South: Dumas, McGehee, Lake Village
1649 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martha Mitchell Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway
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Turn right
958 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight
92 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto North Buerkle Street
18.7 mi · 28 min · North Buerkle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East South Front
1.5 km · 1 min · East South Front
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn straight onto AR 38
1.2 mi · 2 min · AR 38
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1545 ft · 48 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
722 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd
11 m · 2 sec · North 3rd
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee and Des Arc.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Martha Mitchell Expressway
Exit the roundabout
33.4 mi · 00h 50m
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 Tennessee and Sunny near Des Arc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Des Arc?
The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Altheimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Tennessee and 59 miles from Des Arc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.46 one way or $32.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Sunny near Des Arc.
Stop Ideas Near Altheimer
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 Altheimer.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Des Arc. Straight-line distance: 95.15 mi (153.13 km).
#1 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Arc
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,567 |
| Coordinates | 34.9770400, -91.4951300 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Des Arc (-91.49513, 34.97704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
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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