Trip from West Fork, AR to Tennessee, AR

Drive Time

4h 43m

Distance

267.7 mi

431 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 30m ★

6 AM

4h 43m

8 AM

5h 10m

10 AM

4h 53m

12 PM

4h 50m

3 PM

4h 54m

5 PM

5h 9m

8 PM

4h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Fork, AR to Tennessee, AR covers 267.7 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 530, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

133.8 miles from West Fork, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 43m highway drive covering 267.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 140.4 miles on I 40.

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

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

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 140.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 530. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 170 / McKnight Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (AR 170 / McKnight Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.4 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 170 / McKnight Avenue

Turn right onto AR 170 / McKnight Avenue

Navigation decision point

33.8 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

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

Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

179.4 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | I 530; US 65; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

223.3 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 44 Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

247 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in | AR 11 / Highway 11

At end of road, turn left onto AR 11 / Highway 11

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between West Fork, AR and Tennessee, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Monticello.

Little Rock

33.8 mi in | ~34m

Monticello

223.3 mi in | ~3h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	140.4 mi	2h 21m
I 530	43.9 mi	45m
I 49	32.7 mi	32m
Highway 530	22.9 mi	26m
US 425	15.7 mi	20m
US 65	4.6 mi	6m
West Gaines Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
Highway 11	2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 140.4 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Campbell Avenue

73 ft · 8 sec · South Campbell Avenue

Turn left onto AR 170

306 ft · 8 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto AR 170

0.1 mi · 12 sec · McKnight Avenue

Continue on AR 170

0.6 mi · 1 min · Phillips Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto I 49

33 mi · 32 min · I 49

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

Merge onto I 40; US 71

140 mi · 2 hr 21 min · I 40; US 71

Take the exit onto US 65

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

44 mi · 45 min · I 530; US 65; US 167

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 52 sec

Exit 44 Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

Continue on AR 530

23 mi · 26 min · Highway 530

At end of road, turn left onto AR 11

2.0 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

Turn right onto US 425

16 mi · 20 min · US 425

Take the exit

226 ft · 6 sec

Turn slight right onto US 278

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

Arrive at destination

Tennessee Spur Road

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 133.8 miles from West Fork, AR, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.4 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 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.8 miles or 2h 15m 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving West Fork, 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 West Fork, AR

This is one driving day of about 267.7 miles and 4h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Fork, 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 I 40 for about 140.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.8 mi from West Fork, AR · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

134 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 133.8 miles from West Fork, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.4 miles.

Arriving in Tennessee, AR

The final approach into Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.92 one way

$81.85 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$44.89	$89.77
premium	$4.61	$48.59	$97.17
diesel	$5.64	$59.47	$118.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.3	0	$28.11	$12.85
Efficient EV	66.9	0	$23.42	$10.71
EV Truck/SUV	107.1	1	$37.48	$17.13

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 4 days ago

Origin

West Fork, AR

Morning in West Fork on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tennessee, AR

Morning in Tennessee on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

8 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

4h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Fork, AR to Tennessee, AR covers 267.7 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 530, I 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133.8 miles from West Fork, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.92 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between West Fork, AR and Tennessee, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Monticello.

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