How far is Tennessee, AR from Green Forest, AR?
The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Green Forest, AR is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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.
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
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 Green Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Green Forest.
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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
27.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street
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Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on North Broadview Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US Highway 65
18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65
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Continue straight
26.5 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
35.6 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto South Springfield Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · South Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee and Green Forest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 65
Continue straight
35.6 mi · 00h 51m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Green Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Green Forest?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Tennessee and 124.4 miles from Green Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.65 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Green Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Conway
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 Conway.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Green Forest. Straight-line distance: 207.31 mi (333.64 km).
#1 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green Forest
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,934 |
| Coordinates | 36.3353500, -93.4360200 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Forest (-93.43602, 36.33535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $34.65 | $69.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $42.36 | $84.73 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $51.96 | $103.92 |
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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