How far is Waldo, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Waldo, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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 Waldo and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldo and Tennessee.
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Start on East McKissack
5.1 mi · 8 min · East McKissack
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Continue on West Hillsboro Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Hillsboro Street
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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 Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Moro Bay Road
1 mi · 2 min · Moro Bay Road
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Continue on Moro Bay Highway
44.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Moro Bay Highway
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
12.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Tennessee Spur Road
1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldo and Tennessee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Moro Bay Highway
Continue on Moro Bay Highway
44.1 mi · 01h 06m
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 Waldo and Sunny near Tennessee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waldo to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 Waldo and 47.1 miles from Tennessee.
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 14.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waldo and Sunny near Tennessee.
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 Waldo and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 85.59 mi (137.74 km).
#1 Waldo
City in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 33.3515100, -93.2957300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
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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