Trip from Tennessee, AR to Salem, AR

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

108 mi

174 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

1h 58m ★

6 AM

2h 7m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 14m

12 PM

2h 12m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Salem, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tennessee, AR to Salem, AR covers 108 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, Highway 530, I 530 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.9 miles on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.31 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

54 miles from Tennessee, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 108 miles, with most of the trip on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway and Highway 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.9 miles on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Wiley A Branton Sr Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway and Highway 530. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 278.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (US 278): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 278

Turn right onto US 278

Navigation decision point

43.9 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 530 North, US 65 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 530 North, US 65 North

87.7 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 30 West: Texarkana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 30 West: Texarkana

105.5 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | AR 5

Turn left onto AR 5

Navigation decision point

105.8 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | Salem Road

Turn sharp right onto Salem Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway	26.9 mi	28m
Highway 530	23.4 mi	27m
I 530	16.3 mi	16m
I 30	16.1 mi	18m
US 425	15.8 mi	20m
US 278	2.7 mi	4m
Salem Road	2.2 mi	5m
Highway 11	1.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Wiley A Branton Sr Highway — 26.9 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee, AR and Salem, AR.

Start on Tennessee Spur Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

Turn right onto US 278

2.7 mi · 4 min · US 278

Turn left onto US 425

16 mi · 20 min · US 425

Turn left onto AR 11

1.7 mi · 1 min · Highway 11

Turn right onto AR 530

23 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 530 North, US 65 North

Merge onto I 530; US 63; US 65; US 79

27 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

Continue on I 530; US 65

16 mi · 16 min · I 530; US 65

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 30 West: Texarkana Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 30; US 67

16 mi · 18 min · I 30; US 67

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward Alcoa Road

Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Turn slight right onto Alcoa Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Alcoa Road

Turn left onto AR 5

0.3 mi · 36 sec · AR 5

Turn sharp right onto Salem Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Salem Road

Arrive at destination

Salem Road

Trip Plan

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Tennessee, AR, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.9 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 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 108 miles and 2h 7m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway for about 26.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54 mi from Tennessee, AR · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haskell, AR

54 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

Haskell, AR

Fuel and coffee

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

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54 miles from Tennessee, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Salem, AR

The final approach into Salem, 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 Salem, AR.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 108

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.31 one way

$32.62 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$17.91	$35.81
premium	$4.56	$19.38	$38.77
diesel	$5.61	$23.85	$47.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.4	$11.34	$5.18
Efficient EV	27	$9.45	$4.32
EV Truck/SUV	43.2	$15.12	$6.91

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Tennessee, AR

Evening in Tennessee on Tuesday

Local time

8:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salem, AR

Evening in Salem on Tuesday

Local time

8:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Haskell, AR

54 mi in

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

5 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

2h 7m 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 Salem, AR covers 108 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, Highway 530, I 530. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54 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 $16.31 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.

The route from Tennessee, AR to Salem, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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