How far is Tennessee, AR from Malvern, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Malvern, AR is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.28 mi
01h 57m
Flight
74.85 mi
120.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.85 mi
Kilometers
120.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.28 mi
Kilometers
156.56 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malvern
Thu, Oct 15, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 1:26 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 Malvern
Thu, Oct 15, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
48.7 mi
00h 58m
To Malvern
48.7 mi
00h 58m

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
91°F
Today

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    911 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    91 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 270

    8.1 mi · 9 min · US Highway 270

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Page Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Page Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 33%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 24%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
9.96 mi · 10%
US Highway 270
8.07 mi · 8%
East Page Avenue
2.72 mi · 3%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Road

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

31.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Bluff
00h 58m from Tennessee
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tennessee and Sunny near Malvern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 48.7 miles from Tennessee and 48.7 miles from Malvern.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Malvern. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 km).

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#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Malvern

#2 Malvern

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Population10,788
Coordinates34.3623100, -92.8129500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee (-91.84874, 33.63122)
End: Malvern (-92.81295, 34.36231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $13.54
Round trip
$27.08
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.54 $27.08
Mid-grade $4.44 $15.23 $30.47
Premium $4.83 $16.55 $33.10
Diesel $5.92 $20.30 $40.60

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 Malvern. The current time is 21:31:06.

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.