How far is West Memphis, AR from Tennessee, AR?
The driving distance from West Memphis, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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 15m.
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 West Memphis and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Memphis and Tennessee.
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Start on the route
6 m ยท 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard
6.1 mi ยท 9 min ยท East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn right
775 ft ยท 18 sec
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Take the ramp left
1982 ft ยท 48 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi ยท 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
1578 ft ยท 44 sec
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Turn left
2.9 mi ยท 4 min
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Turn left onto East South Front
1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท East South Front
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Turn slight right
657 ft ยท 24 sec
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Turn straight
18.7 mi ยท 28 min
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Turn right onto West Michigan Street
33.4 mi ยท 50 min ยท West Michigan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m ยท 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1272 ft ยท 26 sec
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Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway
1.1 mi ยท 1 min ยท Martha Mitchell Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
1.7 mi ยท 2 min ยท Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
1.1 mi ยท 1 min
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Continue on Highway 530
22.9 mi ยท 27 min ยท Highway 530
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11
2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Highway 11
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Turn right
15.7 mi ยท 20 min
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Take the exit right
69 m ยท 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue
2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท West Gaines Avenue
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Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road
1475 ft ยท 1 min ยท Tennessee Spur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Tennessee Spur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Memphis and Tennessee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Broadway Boulevard
Merge slight left
77.4 mi ยท 01h 17m
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 West Memphis 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 Memphis to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 94 miles from West Memphis and 88.2 miles from Tennessee.
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 40.9 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Memphis and Sunny near Tennessee.
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 West Memphis and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 141.29 mi (227.39 km).
#1 West Memphis
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 24,158 |
| Coordinates | 35.1464800, -90.1845400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.38 | $50.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $28.56 | $57.11 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $31.02 | $62.05 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $38.05 | $76.11 |
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 ยท Oct 15, 2026