Trip from Tennessee, AR to Delaware, AR

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

176.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Tennessee, AR to Delaware, AR covers 176.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 11, Highway 530, I 530 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.4 miles from Tennessee, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 176.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 11 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 11	0 mi	0m
Highway 530	0 mi	0m
I 530 North	0 mi	0m
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway	0 mi	0m
I 40 West	0 mi	0m
US 64	0 mi	0m
East Main Street	0 mi	0m
South Arkansas Avenue	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Highway 11 — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Tennessee Spur Road

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Turn right

3

Turn left

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Turn left onto Highway 11

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Turn right onto Highway 530

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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

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Continue straight

9

Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

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Keep slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

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Turn left

14

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

15

Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

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Turn right

17

Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

18

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 88.4 miles from Tennessee, AR.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 88.4 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delaware, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tennessee, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tennessee, AR

This is one driving day of about 176.7 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tennessee, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Haskell, AR

88 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Delaware, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Delaware, AR.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.4 mi from Tennessee, AR

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haskell, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.4 miles from Tennessee, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$24.00	$48.00
midgrade	$3.85	$26.78	$53.57
premium	$4.15	$28.87	$57.74
diesel	$3.75	$26.09	$52.18

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tennessee, AR to Delaware, AR covers 176.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 11, Highway 530, I 530 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.4 miles from Tennessee, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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