How far is Tennessee, AR from West Memphis, AR?
The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to West Memphis, AR is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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 West Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and West Memphis.
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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 right to continue on I 530 South, US 65 South: Dumas, McGehee, Lake Village
1649 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martha Mitchell Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway
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Turn right
958 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight
92 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto North Buerkle Street
18.7 mi · 28 min · North Buerkle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East South Front
1.5 km · 1 min · East South Front
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
77.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 147
863 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
6 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee and West Memphis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East South Front
Merge slight left
77.5 mi · 01h 18m
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 Sunny near West Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to West Memphis?
The road trip is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Hazen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Tennessee and 93.6 miles from West Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Sunny near West Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Hazen
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 Hazen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and West Memphis. Straight-line distance: 141.29 mi (227.39 km).
#1 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Memphis
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 24,158 |
| Coordinates | 35.1464800, -90.1845400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Memphis (-90.18454, 35.14648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.05 | $52.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $31.85 | $63.69 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $39.06 | $78.12 |
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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