Kibler, AR to Tennessee, AR is 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 17m via I 40 and I 530, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's almost entirely on major highways, making it a quick and easy transit between two points. You'll likely find it a no-fuss option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently within the state.
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
118.9 miles from Kibler, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
139.5 mi
2h 20m
I 530
43.9 mi
45m
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
Henry Street
2 mi
3m
Highway 11
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 139.5 mi, about 2h 20m
Traffic on I-530
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~852 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,084
Quietest
2 AM
~63 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 23 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kibler, AR and Tennessee, AR.
1
Start on Thornhill Street
72 ft·5 sec·Thornhill Street
2
Turn right onto AR 162
1.8 mi·3 min·East Kibler Highway
3
Continue on AR 162
2.0 mi·3 min·Henry Street
4
Continue on AR 162
0.7 mi·1 min·Marsha Woolly Drive
5
Turn left onto US 64; AR 162
0.2 mi·20 sec·US Highway 64 East
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·24 sec
7
Turn slight right onto US 71B; AR 162
0.2 mi·20 sec·US Highway 71 North
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
9
Merge onto I 40
139 mi·2 hr 20 min·I 40
10
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi·6 min·US 65
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·52 sec
Exit 44Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
13
Continue on AR 530
23 mi·26 min·Highway 530
14
At end of road, turn left onto AR 11
2.0 mi·2 min·Highway 11
15
Turn right onto US 425
16 mi·20 min·US 425
16
Take the exit
226 ft·6 sec
17
Turn slight right onto US 278
2.6 mi·4 min·West Gaines Avenue
18
Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Tennessee Spur Road
19
Arrive at destination
Tennessee Spur Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day drive of under 4.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 237.7-mile trip comfortably. The estimated fuel cost is around $35, so be sure to factor that into your budget. With only one stop suggested, you can choose to make it a quick pit stop or a more extended break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit is on I 40.
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 118.9 miles from Kibler, AR, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.5 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 52 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.9 miles or 2h 4m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tennessee, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kibler, 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 Kibler, AR
This is one driving day of about 237.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Kibler, 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 139.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 217.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 162 / East Kibler Highway
Turn right onto AR 162 / East Kibler Highway
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip|~8m in|US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East
Turn left onto US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East
Navigation decision point
6
149.5 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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.
6
193.4 mi into trip|~3h 22m 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
5
217.1 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|AR 11 / Highway 11
At end of road, turn left onto AR 11 / Highway 11
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.38 one way
$72.77 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$40.30
$80.59
premium
$4.65
$43.51
$87.01
diesel
$6.28
$58.73
$117.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.3
0
$24.96
$11.41
Efficient EV
59.4
0
$20.80
$9.51
EV Truck/SUV
95.1
1
$33.28
$15.21
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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 as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Kibler, AR
Morning
in Kibler on Thursday
Local time
6:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tennessee, AR
Morning
in Tennessee on Thursday
Local time
6:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
ESE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
1 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 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 96% of the 237.7 miles on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 139.5 miles on I 40, indicating extended periods of high-speed cruising. Surface roads will likely only become a factor in the final few miles as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal interruptions for the majority of the trip.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.5 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 162 / East Kibler Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 162 / East Kibler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East): Navigation decision point; at 149.5 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
587 ft223 ft
Total Climb
257 ft
Total Descent
455 ft
Highest Point
587 ft
~34 mi in
Elevation Range
365 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kibler, AR to Tennessee, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
Tennessee is a US state in the South known for its rich history, music, and the Appalachian Mountains along its eastern border. Many visitors come to see Elvis Presley's home, Graceland, or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The longest stretch is about 139.5 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 162 / East Kibler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East): Navigation decision point; at 149.5 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Tennessee, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
