How far is Tennessee, AR from Waldo, AR?
The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Waldo, AR is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Waldo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Waldo.
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Start on Tennessee Spur Road
1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
48.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Turn left onto South West Avenue
1614 ft · 33 sec · South West Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Hillsboro Street
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Continue on Magnolia Highway
28.7 mi · 33 min · Magnolia Highway
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McKissack
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee and Waldo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
48.2 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tennessee and Sunny near Waldo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Waldo?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Calion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Tennessee and 53 miles from Waldo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.76 one way or $29.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Sunny near Waldo.
Stop Ideas Near Calion
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 Calion.
Arkadelphia station
Hope
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Waldo. Straight-line distance: 85.59 mi (137.74 km).
#1 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldo
City in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 33.3515100, -93.2957300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldo (-93.29573, 33.35151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $18.05 | $36.09 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $22.13 | $44.27 |
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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