How far is Tennessee, AR from Helena, AR?
The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Helena, AR is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tennessee and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Helena.
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Start on Tennessee Spur Road
1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue on East Gaines Avenue
117 m · 6 sec · East Gaines Avenue
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Turn straight onto East McCloy Avenue
14.3 mi · 21 min · East McCloy Avenue
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
12 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Pickens Street
32 mi · 48 min · Pickens Street
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Continue on South Jackson Street
1205 ft · 20 sec · South Jackson Street
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Continue on North Whitehead Drive
2 mi · 3 min · North Whitehead Drive
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Continue on North Whitehead Street
31.8 mi · 47 min · North Whitehead Street
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Take the ramp slight right
9.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto Plaza Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
145 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on Richmond Drive
1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive
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Continue on Oakland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Porter Street
2428 ft · 48 sec · Porter Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Street
121 m · 14 sec · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
54 m · 5 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto Spring Alley
38 m · 9 sec · Spring Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee and Helena.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pickens Street
Continue on Pickens Street
32 mi · 00h 48m
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 Sunny near Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Helena?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Gillett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Tennessee and 61.7 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.17 one way or $34.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Sunny near Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Gillett
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 Gillett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Helena. Straight-line distance: 95.01 mi (152.9 km).
#1 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
Helena is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5295500, -90.5917700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Helena (-90.59177, 34.52955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $19.32 | $38.64 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
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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