How far is Cave City, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Cave City, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.1 mi
02h 19m
Flight
111.47 mi
179.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.47 mi
Kilometers
179.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.1 mi
Kilometers
222.25 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM CDT
Return by in Cave City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave City
2026-04-19T06:34
Arrive Kentucky
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave City
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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Cave City
68 mi
01h 09m
To Kentucky
70.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave City and Kentucky.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    4 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2745 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Batesville Boulevard

    32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    55.2 mi · 57 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 Cave City and Kentucky.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Batesville Boulevard
89 mi · 64%
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 15%
North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 10%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 4%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Batesville Boulevard

Take the exit right

55.2 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
01h 09m from Cave City
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Cave City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave City to Kentucky?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Cave City and 70.2 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Cave City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave City and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 111.47 mi (179.4 km).

Cave City

#1 Cave City

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,927
Coordinates35.9417400, -91.5484700
Altitude206
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: West Center Street (-91.548468, 35.941773)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.89
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.44 $36.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.74 $41.48
Premium $4.63 $22.52 $45.05
Diesel $5.42 $26.37 $52.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave City and Kentucky. The current time is 06:34:01.

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.