Origin
Tennessee, AR
Night in Tennessee on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tennessee, AR to Mineral Springs, AR
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
146.8 mi
236 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
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6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mineral Springs, AR
Solvej Nielsen
Trip Overview
The drive from Tennessee, AR to Mineral Springs, AR covers 146.8 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 278, South Hervey Street, West Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78 miles on US 278. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.17 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
73.4 miles from Tennessee, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Tennessee, AR to Mineral Springs, AR covers 146.8 miles and takes about 3h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 278 is the longest continuous segment at about 78 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near US 63B; US 278B / South Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (US 63B; US 278B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (US 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 59.4 miles (US 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
13.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 63B; US 278B / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 63B; US 278B / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
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US 278
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
59.4 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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US 278
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
63.9 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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US 79B / West Washington Street
Turn right onto US 79B / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
66.5 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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US 278
Turn left onto US 278
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 278 | 78 mi | 1h 56m |
| South Hervey Street | 26.5 mi | 38m |
| West Central Street | 22 mi | 33m |
| AR 27 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| East Central Avenue | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| US 79B | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West Washington Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East 3rd Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 278
— 78 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee, AR and Mineral Springs, AR.
1
Start on Tennessee Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Spur Road
2
Turn left onto US 278
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 278
3
Turn left onto US 63B; US 278B
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 278B
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Central Street
5
Continue on US 278B
19 mi
·
28 min
·
West Central Street
6
Continue on US 278
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Central Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278
18 mi
·
27 min
·
US 278
8
Turn left onto US 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 278
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 278
10
Continue on US 79B
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 79B
11
Turn left onto US 79B
301 ft
·
6 sec
·
Harrison Avenue Northwest
12
Turn right onto US 79B
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Washington Street
13
Continue on US 278B
233 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Washington Street
14
Continue on US 278B
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Street
15
Turn left onto US 278
45 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 278
16
Turn right onto US 278; AR 29
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Clinton Drive
17
Turn left onto US 67; US 278B
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East 3rd Street
18
Turn right onto US 278B
26 mi
·
38 min
·
South Hervey Street
19
Turn left onto US 278; AR 27B
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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US 278; AR 27B
20
At end of road, turn left onto AR 27
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
AR 27
21
Turn right onto AR 27
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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West Runnels Street
22
Arrive at destination
AR 27
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.4 miles from Tennessee, AR, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mineral Springs, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tennessee, AR
This is one driving day of about 146.8 miles and 3h 40m.
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.
The longest stretch is on US 278 for about 78 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.4 mi from Tennessee, AR · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Tennessee, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 278 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78 miles.
Arriving in Mineral Springs, AR
The final approach into Mineral Springs, 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 Mineral Springs, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.17 one way
$44.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.35 | $52.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.05 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.55 | $9.40 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mineral Springs, AR
Night in Mineral Springs on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tennessee, AR to Mineral Springs, AR covers 146.8 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 278, South Hervey Street, West Central Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.4 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 $22.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (US 63B; US 278B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (US 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 59.4 miles (US 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Tennessee, AR to Mineral Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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