How far is Tennessee, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.88 mi
01h 31m
Flight
81.07 mi
130.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.07 mi
Kilometers
130.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.88 mi
Kilometers
147.87 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Fri, Apr 10, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Fri, Apr 10, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennessee
2026-04-10T18:20
Arrive Little Rock
Fri, Apr 10, 7:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tennessee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pine Bluff
AR

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

From Tennessee
45.9 mi
00h 45m
To Little Rock
46 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 630

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    938 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

    57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
45 mi · 49%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 26%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 2%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.56 mi · 2%
I 530 North
0.56 mi · 1%
I 630
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

26.9 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Bluff
00h 45m from Tennessee
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tennessee and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Tennessee and 46 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tennessee and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

97 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 81.07 mi (130.47 km).

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#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.27
Round trip
$24.54
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.27 $24.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.80 $27.60
Premium $4.63 $14.99 $29.97
Diesel $5.42 $17.54 $35.09

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee and Little Rock. The current time is 18:20:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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