How far is Waldron, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from Waldron, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 195.7 miles (315 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
195.72 mi
03h 45m
Flight
155.09 mi
249.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.09 mi
Kilometers
249.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.72 mi
Kilometers
314.98 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 12:55 PM CDT
Return by in Waldron
Fri, Oct 16, 4:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldron
2026-10-16T09:10
Arrive Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 12:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldron
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
Rockport
AR

City in Arkansas

From Waldron
99.9 mi
01h 52m
To Tennessee
95.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danville Road

    39 m · 11 sec · Danville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    47 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US-270 West, US-270 East

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  17. 17

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    69 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 12%
South Main Street
22.6 mi · 12%
US-270 West
14.7 mi · 7%
US 270 East
10.5 mi · 5%
West Gaines Avenue
2.65 mi · 1%
Highway 11
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.1 mi · 01h 16m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
01h 52m from Waldron
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waldron and Partly Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.7 miles (315 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Waldron and 95.8 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.27 one way or $54.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waldron and Partly Sunny near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

3 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

37 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldron and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 155.09 mi (249.6 km).

Waldron

#1 Waldron

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,335
Coordinates34.8984300, -94.0907600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Danville Road (-94.090759, 34.898457)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.14 L · about $27.27
Round trip
$54.55
13.82 gal · 52.28 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $27.27 $54.55
Mid-grade $4.44 $30.69 $61.37
Premium $4.83 $33.34 $66.68
Diesel $5.92 $40.89 $81.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldron and Tennessee. The current time is 09:10:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.