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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.21 mi
03h 15m
Flight
141.29 mi
227.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.29 mi
Kilometers
227.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.21 mi
Kilometers
293.24 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in West Memphis
Fri, Oct 16, 6:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Memphis
2026-10-15T23:37
Arrive Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Memphis
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
Hazen
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From West Memphis
94 mi
01h 37m
To Tennessee
88.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
93ยฐF
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 Memphis and Tennessee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m ยท 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard

    6.1 mi ยท 9 min ยท East Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    775 ft ยท 18 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1982 ft ยท 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi ยท 1 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc

    1578 ft ยท 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.9 mi ยท 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East South Front

    1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท East South Front

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    657 ft ยท 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    18.7 mi ยท 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Michigan Street

    33.4 mi ยท 50 min ยท West Michigan Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m ยท 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1272 ft ยท 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway

    1.1 mi ยท 1 min ยท Martha Mitchell Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.7 mi ยท 2 min ยท Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi ยท 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi ยท 27 min ยท Highway 530

  18. 18

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

    2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Highway 11

  19. 19

    Turn right

    15.7 mi ยท 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    69 m ยท 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท West Gaines Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft ยท 1 min ยท Tennessee Spur Road

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway Boulevard
83.9 mi ยท 46%
West Michigan Street
33.7 mi ยท 18%
Highway 530
22.9 mi ยท 13%
West Gaines Avenue
2.65 mi ยท 1%
Highway 11
2.01 mi ยท 1%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
1.66 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
141.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazen
01h 37m from West Memphis
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

65 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Memphis and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 141.29 mi (227.39 km).

West Memphis

#1 West Memphis

City in Arkansas, United States

Population24,158
Coordinates35.1464800, -90.1845400
Altitude64
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: East Broadway Avenue (-90.184505, 35.146511)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.34 L ยท about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
12.86 gal ยท 48.68 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between West Memphis and Tennessee. The current time is 23:37:15.

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.