How far is West Fork, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from West Fork, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
268.04 mi
04h 05m
Flight
206.71 mi
332.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.71 mi
Kilometers
332.66 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.04 mi
Kilometers
431.37 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in West Fork
Fri, Oct 16, 6:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fork
2026-10-15T22:30
Arrive Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Fork
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
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From West Fork
133.8 mi
02h 02m
To Tennessee
134.3 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Fork and Tennessee.

  1. 1

    Start on South Campbell Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    93 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McKnight Avenue

    599 ft · 12 sec · McKnight Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Phillips Street

    1 km · 1 min · Phillips Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  13. 13

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

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  14. 14

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    69 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
190 mi · 71%
Phillips Street
33.6 mi · 13%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 9%
West Gaines Avenue
2.65 mi · 1%
Highway 11
2.01 mi · 1%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
206.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
02h 02m from West Fork
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Fork and Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Fork to Tennessee?

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from West Fork and 134.3 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.34 one way or $74.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Fork and Sunny near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fork and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 206.71 mi (332.66 km).

West Fork

#1 West Fork

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,623
Coordinates35.9242500, -94.1885400
Altitude409
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: West Main Street (-94.188632, 35.924433)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.8 L · about $37.34
Round trip
$74.68
18.92 gal · 71.6 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $37.34 $74.68
Mid-grade $4.44 $42.01 $84.02
Premium $4.83 $45.64 $91.29
Diesel $5.92 $55.98 $111.97

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 West Fork and Tennessee. The current time is 22:30:16.

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.