How far is Coal Hill, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Coal Hill, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.92 mi
01h 59m
Flight
80.97 mi
130.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.97 mi
Kilometers
130.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.92 mi
Kilometers
183.33 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Mon, May 4, 10:14 PM CDT
Return by in Coal Hill
Tue, May 5, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Hill
2026-05-04T20:15
Arrive Kentucky
Mon, May 4, 10:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Hill
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
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Coal Hill
66.2 mi
00h 59m
To Kentucky
47.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Hill and Kentucky.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    76 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    92 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 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 Coal Hill 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
92.3 mi · 81%
I 430
12.8 mi · 11%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 11%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 5%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
AR 5
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Merge slight left

92 mi · 01h 32m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
00h 59m from Coal Hill
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coal Hill 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 Coal Hill to Kentucky?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Coal Hill and 47.7 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coal Hill and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Hill and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 80.97 mi (130.31 km).

Coal Hill

#1 Coal Hill

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,003
Coordinates35.4373100, -93.6729700
Altitude144
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: Oak Street (-93.672998, 35.437116)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Hill and Kentucky. The current time is 20:15:09.

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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.