How far is Tennessee, AR from Nashville, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Nashville, AR is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
141.87 mi
03h 32m
Flight
116.79 mi
187.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.79 mi
Kilometers
187.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.87 mi
Kilometers
228.31 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:04 AM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 4:37 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 Nashville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Camden
AR

County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

From Tennessee
70.8 mi
01h 46m
To Nashville
71 mi
01h 46m

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
90°F
Today

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    950 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Central Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Central Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Central Street

    19.4 mi · 29 min · West Central Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    18.4 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2962 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3005 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Northwest

    92 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    811 ft · 14 sec · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Washington Street

    71 m · 13 sec · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    45.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bill Clinton Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bill Clinton Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Hervey Street

    26.5 mi · 38 min · South Hervey Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Central Avenue
27.7 mi · 20%
South Hervey Street
27.4 mi · 19%
West Central Street
22 mi · 15%
West Washington Street
2.69 mi · 2%
East 3rd Street
1.21 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

45.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
01h 46m from Tennessee
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tennessee and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Tennessee and 71 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

62 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Hope

71 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Texarkana

114 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.96 km).

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#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Nashville

#2 Nashville

City in Arkansas, United States

Population4,290
Coordinates33.9456700, -93.8471300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee (-91.84874, 33.63122)
End: Nashville (-93.84713, 33.94567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.95 L · about $19.77
Round trip
$39.55
10.02 gal · 37.9 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.77 $39.55
Mid-grade $4.44 $22.25 $44.50
Premium $4.83 $24.17 $48.35
Diesel $5.92 $29.65 $59.30

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 Nashville. The current time is 21:31:24.

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.