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Trip from Tennessee, AR to Highland, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 36m

Distance

226 mi

364 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 23m ★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m

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

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Downtown Highland, AR, AR

Highland, AR

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Trip Overview

Tennessee, AR to Highland, AR is 226 miles and takes about 4h 36m via I 57 and US 64, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it a practical choice for a single-day journey. You'll encounter a good amount of highway driving, so expect efficiency over winding scenic byways. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to B without much fuss, with minimal time spent on local roads.

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

113 miles from Tennessee, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 55 mi 56m
US 64 33.3 mi 45m
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway 26.9 mi 28m
Highway 530 23.4 mi 27m
I 530 16.8 mi 16m
US 425 15.8 mi 20m
South Saint Louis Street 14.4 mi 22m
Ash Flat Drive 11.9 mi 17m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 55 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tennessee Spur Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road
2

Turn right onto US 278

2.7 mi · 4 min · US 278
3

Turn left onto US 425

16 mi · 20 min · US 425
4

Turn left onto AR 11

1.7 mi · 1 min · Highway 11
5

Turn right onto AR 530

23 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North
7

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

27 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
8

Continue on I 530; US 65

17 mi · 16 min · I 530; US 65
9

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167
Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

27 mi · 26 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
13

Take the exit onto US 64; US 167

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
14

Turn left onto US 64; US 167

33 mi · 44 min · US 64; US 167
15

Continue on US 167; AR 25

14 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street
16

Continue on US 167

12 mi · 17 min · South Main Street
17

Continue on US 167

12 mi · 17 min · Ash Flat Drive
18

Continue on US 62; US 412

4.6 mi · 5 min · T & C Boulevard
19

Turn left onto Rebel Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Rebel Drive
20

Keep slight left at fork onto Rebel Drive

245 ft · 11 sec · Rebel Drive
21

Turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

0.5 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive
22

At end of road, turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive
23

Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

418 ft · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive
24

Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive

415 ft · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
25

Arrive at destination

West Lakeshore Drive

Trip Plan

With a duration of under 5 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Highland, AR, without feeling rushed. You'll have one recommended stop along the way, which should be sufficient for a break on this 226-mile drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $34, and while there's a long stretch on I 57, services are generally available. Planning for an early start is always a good strategy to maximize your daylight and enjoy a more relaxed journey.

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 113 miles from Tennessee, AR, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55 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 50 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113 miles or 2h 7m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 226 miles and 4h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 I 57 for about 55 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Mountain Home, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mountain Home, AR

113 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

Pine Bluff, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jacksonville, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113 miles from Tennessee, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.4

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

1.5 mi

Carol's Lakeview Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherokee Village, Arkansas

1.8 mi

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.4

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.8

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Carol's Lakeview Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 226

Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18702573595

Lybrand's | Bakery & Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.4

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

+18705344607

Visit website

Shark Bites Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 48.4

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18708504888

Mammoth Orange Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.6

Redfield, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15013972347

Visit website

The Family Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.6

Redfield, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15013975008

Lucky's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.4

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18705342825

Visit website

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.8

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 177.5

Batesville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.8

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 43.9 and 224.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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
7
92.4 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

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

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
94 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis
5
149 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | US 64; US 167

Take the exit onto US 64; US 167 toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

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

Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Bate...
5
224.9 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in | Rebel Drive

Keep slight left at fork onto Rebel Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.13 one way

$68.26 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $37.47 $74.94
premium $4.56 $40.56 $81.13
diesel $5.61 $49.90 $99.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.8 0 $23.73 $10.85
Efficient EV 56.5 0 $19.78 $9.04
EV Truck/SUV 90.4 1 $31.64 $14.46

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tennessee, AR

Night in Tennessee on Saturday

Local time

11:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Highland, AR

Night in Highland on Saturday

Local time

11:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

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 36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 57 and US 64. You'll experience stretches where you can maintain a steady pace, including one uninterrupted segment of 55 miles on I 57. While not exclusively interstate, the character leans towards efficient travel on well-maintained highways. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the 226 miles, with the Wiley A Branton Sr Highway offering a slightly different feel as you approach your destination. It's a route designed for covering ground effectively.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 64. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 43.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 226 miles you will encounter 15 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 43.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tennessee, AR and Highland, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Batesville.

Memphis

92.4 mi in | ~1h 45m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

94 mi in | ~1h 48m | via I 57; US 167

Batesville

149 mi in | ~2h 44m | via US 64; US 167

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 226 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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: at 43.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Highland, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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