How far is Tennessee, AR from Eureka Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Eureka Springs, AR is about 288 miles (463.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tennessee and Eureka Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Eureka Springs.
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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 left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
2962 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
118.4 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville
1523 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
48.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Turn right onto Lee Street
842 ft · 14 sec · Lee Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Parrott Drive
2599 ft · 44 sec · North Parrott Drive
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Turn slight left
25.7 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Van Buren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
32 m · 7 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee and Eureka Springs.
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 40 West
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tennessee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eureka Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Eureka Springs?
The road trip is about 288 miles (463.5 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Tennessee and 144.5 miles from Eureka Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 5:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eureka Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
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 Morrilton.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Eureka Springs. Straight-line distance: 219.21 mi (352.78 km).
#1 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eureka Springs
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,084 |
| Coordinates | 36.4011800, -93.7379700 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eureka Springs (-93.73797, 36.40118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $40.10 | $80.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $45.12 | $90.24 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $49.02 | $98.04 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $60.13 | $120.25 |
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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