How far is Elkins, AR from Kentucky, AR?
The driving distance from Elkins, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkins and Kentucky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins and Kentucky.
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Start on Church Street
47 m · 12 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
19.6 mi · 34 min · North Center Street
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Turn right
24.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the ramp left
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana
2643 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
680 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway
979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
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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
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkins and Kentucky.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Center Street
Merge slight left
112 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Elkins 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 Elkins to Kentucky?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Elkins and 75.3 miles from Kentucky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.61 one way or $45.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Elkins and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 122.6 mi (197.31 km).
#1 Elkins
Township in Washington County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,664 |
| Coordinates | 36.0014700, -94.0082500 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.43 | $50.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.61 | $55.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.33 | $64.66 |
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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