How far is Tennessee, AR from Earle, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Earle, AR is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
181.51 mi
03h 50m
Flight
138.2 mi
222.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.2 mi
Kilometers
222.41 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.51 mi
Kilometers
292.12 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Earle
Fri, Oct 16, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennessee
2026-10-15T21:31
Arrive Earle
Fri, Oct 16, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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
Ulm
AR

Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Tennessee
90.8 mi
01h 55m
To Earle
90.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
90ยฐF
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft ยท 1 min ยท Tennessee Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.7 mi ยท 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.8 mi ยท 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi ยท 2 min ยท Highway 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi ยท 27 min ยท Highway 530

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 530 South, US 65 South: Dumas, McGehee, Lake Village

    1649 ft ยท 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.7 mi ยท 2 min ยท Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Martha Mitchell Expressway

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Martha Mitchell Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    958 ft ยท 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    92 m ยท 5 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m ยท 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    33.4 mi ยท 50 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Buerkle Street

    18.7 mi ยท 28 min ยท North Buerkle Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East South Front

    1.5 km ยท 1 min ยท East South Front

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.6 mi ยท 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1328 ft ยท 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi ยท 1 hr 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 149: Earle

    1209 ft ยท 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    39 m ยท 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    9.9 mi ยท 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Arkansas Street

    141 m ยท 9 sec ยท Arkansas Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Arkansas Avenue

    1385 ft ยท 30 sec ยท Arkansas Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    1219 ft ยท 24 sec ยท Cross Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Park Street

    596 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Park Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2376 ft ยท 50 sec ยท 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Barton Street

    1841 ft ยท 39 sec ยท Barton Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    627 ft ยท 11 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East South Front
67.7 mi ยท 37%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
34.6 mi ยท 19%
Highway 530
23.4 mi ยท 13%
North Buerkle Street
18.7 mi ยท 10%
Highway 11
1.72 mi ยท 1%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
1.69 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

East South Front

Merge slight left

66.6 mi ยท 01h 07m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulm
01h 55m from Tennessee
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tennessee and Sunny near Earle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Ulm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Tennessee and 90.7 miles from Earle.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Sunny near Earle.

Stop Ideas Near Ulm

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

78 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Earle. Straight-line distance: 138.2 mi (222.41 km).

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#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Earle

#2 Earle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,164
Coordinates35.2750900, -90.4667700
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee (-91.84874, 33.63122)
End: Earle (-90.46677, 35.27509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.25 L ยท about $25.30
Round trip
$50.60
12.82 gal ยท 48.5 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $25.30 $50.60
Mid-grade $4.44 $28.47 $56.93
Premium $4.83 $30.93 $61.86
Diesel $5.92 $37.93 $75.87

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee and Earle. The current time is 21:31:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.