How far is Highland, AR from Kentucky, AR?
The driving distance from Highland, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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City in White County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Kentucky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Kentucky.
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Start on West Lakeshore Drive
126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
127 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive
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Turn left onto Ridgecrest Drive
1730 ft · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive
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Continue on Ridgecrest Drive
2839 ft · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rebel Drive
948 ft · 44 sec · Rebel Drive
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Continue on Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street
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Continue on Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard
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Take the exit right
55.2 mi · 57 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
20.8 mi · 23 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 Highland 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.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Kentucky?
The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Highland and 84.6 miles from Kentucky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.
Stop Ideas Near Judsonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 131.8 mi (212.11 km).
#1 Highland
City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,054 |
| Coordinates | 36.2759000, -91.5240300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
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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