How far is Tennessee, AR from Hughes, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Hughes, AR is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.5 mi
03h 40m
Flight
120.3 mi
193.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.3 mi
Kilometers
193.61 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.5 mi
Kilometers
240.6 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hughes
Fri, Oct 16, 1:11 AM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 4:52 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 Hughes
Fri, Oct 16, 1:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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
Saint Charles
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Tennessee
74.8 mi
01h 50m
To Hughes
74.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Continue on East Gaines Avenue

    117 m · 6 sec · East Gaines Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East McCloy Avenue

    14.3 mi · 21 min · East McCloy Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pickens Street

    32 mi · 48 min · Pickens Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    1205 ft · 20 sec · South Jackson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Whitehead Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · North Whitehead Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Whitehead Street

    31.8 mi · 47 min · North Whitehead Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    21 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2887 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Street

    532 ft · 25 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jeff Davis Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Jeff Davis Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jeff Davis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Whitehead Street
40.9 mi · 27%
Pickens Street
32 mi · 21%
East McCloy Avenue
14.3 mi · 10%
North Whitehead Drive
1.97 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.55 mi
Tennessee Spur Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
01h 50m from Tennessee
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tennessee and Sunny near Hughes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Tennessee and 74.8 miles from Hughes.

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

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

113 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Hughes. Straight-line distance: 120.3 mi (193.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hughes

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,200
Coordinates34.9492600, -90.4714900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee (-91.84874, 33.63122)
End: Hughes (-90.47149, 34.94926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.97 L · about $20.84
Round trip
$41.68
10.56 gal · 39.94 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.84 $41.68
Mid-grade $4.44 $23.45 $46.90
Premium $4.83 $25.48 $50.95
Diesel $5.92 $31.25 $62.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee and Hughes. The current time is 21:31:11.

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.