How far is Tennessee, AR from Prairie Grove, AR?
The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tennessee and Prairie Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Prairie Grove.
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Start on Tennessee Spur Road
1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Highway 11
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 530
23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
2962 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork
2169 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Phillips Street
1601 ft · 33 sec · Phillips Street
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue on South State Highway 265
590 ft · 12 sec · South State Highway 265
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Turn right onto Hogeye Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road
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Continue on South Mock Street
2983 ft · 1 min · South Mock Street
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Turn left onto West Mock Drive
36 m · 5 sec · West Mock Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Mock Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee and Prairie Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left
141 mi · 02h 22m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Prairie Grove?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Tennessee and 139 miles from Prairie Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.68 one way or $77.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
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 Morrilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Prairie Grove. Straight-line distance: 214.14 mi (344.63 km).
#1 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie Grove
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,049 |
| Coordinates | 35.9759100, -94.3177100 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie Grove (-94.31771, 35.97591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $43.52 | $87.04 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $47.29 | $94.57 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $58.00 | $115.99 |
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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