How far is Ward, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from Ward, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ward and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ward and Tennessee.
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Start on 2nd Street
13 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Moore Street
1002 ft · 20 sec · Moore Street
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Continue on North Street
2561 ft · 51 sec · North Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1521 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
43.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Highway 530
22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue
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Turn left 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 Ward and Tennessee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 30 West
Keep slight left
43.9 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ward 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 Ward to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Ward and 61.9 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ward and Partly Sunny near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near White Hall
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 White Hall.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ward and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 96.85 mi (155.86 km).
#1 Ward
Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas
| Population | 5,486 |
| Coordinates | 35.0303600, -91.9504200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
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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