How far is Ashdown, AR from Kentucky, AR?
The driving distance from Ashdown, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashdown and Kentucky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashdown and Kentucky.
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Start on East Main Street
25 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Constitution Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · North Constitution Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 2320
58 m · 5 sec · County Road 2320
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Continue on State Highway 108
6.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 108
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Take the ramp slight left
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
109.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
631 ft · 12 sec
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Turn slight right
745 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Carpenter Street
1887 ft · 40 sec · West Carpenter Street
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ashdown and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashdown to Kentucky?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Ashdown and 67.2 miles from Kentucky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashdown and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.
Stop Ideas Near Okolona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Okolona.
Arkadelphia station
Hope
Malvern station
Texarkana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashdown and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 105.98 mi (170.56 km).
#1 Ashdown
City in Arkansas
| Population | 4,359 |
| Coordinates | 33.6742900, -94.1313100 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.67 | $51.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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