How far is Tennessee, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Springdale, AR is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.86 mi
04h 29m
Flight
218.77 mi
352.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.77 mi
Kilometers
352.07 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.86 mi
Kilometers
463.27 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 PM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennessee
2026-04-15T15:07
Arrive Springdale
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Tennessee
143.8 mi
02h 14m
To Springdale
144.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 49%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 17%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 16%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 8%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
218.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 14m from Tennessee
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tennessee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 143.8 miles from Tennessee and 144.1 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.48 one way or $76.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tennessee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 218.77 mi (352.07 km).

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#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.45 L · about $38.48
Round trip
$76.95
20.32 gal · 76.9 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.48 $76.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.27 $86.54
Premium $4.63 $46.99 $93.98
Diesel $5.42 $55.02 $110.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee and Springdale. The current time is 15:07:52.

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.