How far is Augusta, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Augusta, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.3 mi
01h 42m
Flight
86.91 mi
139.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.91 mi
Kilometers
139.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.3 mi
Kilometers
166.25 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Wed, May 13, 6:19 PM CDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, May 13, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-13T16:37
Arrive Kentucky
Wed, May 13, 6:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cabot
AR

City in Arkansas

From Augusta
50.7 mi
00h 51m
To Kentucky
52.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Kentucky.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Kentucky.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    2624 ft · 54 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Magnolia

    686 ft · 14 sec · Magnolia

  3. 3

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1351 ft · 32 sec · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shell Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Shell Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 64

    9.5 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 64

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    27.1 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

    680 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Kentucky.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 64
65.7 mi · 64%
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 20%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 6%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 5%
Shell Street
3 mi · 3%
South 3rd Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 64

Continue straight

28.1 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cabot
00h 51m from Augusta
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Kentucky?

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Augusta and 52.6 miles from Kentucky.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Cabot

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cabot, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cabot.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

35 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 86.91 mi (139.87 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

Town in Arkansas

Population1,929
Coordinates35.2823100, -91.3654100
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: South 3rd Street (-91.365524, 35.282315)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.8 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.65
7.3 gal · 27.6 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.82 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.63 $16.88 $33.76
Diesel $5.42 $19.76 $39.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Kentucky. The current time is 16:37:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.