How far is Austin, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Austin, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
57.66 mi
00h 58m
Flight
46.94 mi
75.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.94 mi
Kilometers
75.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.66 mi
Kilometers
92.79 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Tue, Apr 14, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Tue, Apr 14, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-14T19:41
Arrive Kentucky
Tue, Apr 14, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Austin
27.8 mi
00h 29m
To Kentucky
29.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2086 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 36%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 10%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 8%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi · 1%
AR 5
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

21.6 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
00h 29m from Austin
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Austin and 29.9 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Little Rock, 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 Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 46.94 mi (75.54 km).

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#1 Austin

Austin is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9984200, -91.9837600
Altitude75
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: (-91.983847, 34.998482)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.38
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.69 $15.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.63 $9.39 $18.78
Diesel $5.42 $10.99 $21.98

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Kentucky. The current time is 19:41:52.

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.