How far is Kentucky, AR from Ashdown, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Ashdown, AR is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
133.69 mi
02h 28m
Flight
105.98 mi
170.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.98 mi
Kilometers
170.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.69 mi
Kilometers
215.15 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 3:52 PM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Fri, Apr 10, 6:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 3:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kentucky
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
Okolona
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Kentucky
66.9 mi
01h 14m
To Ashdown
66.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    1088 ft · 22 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1356 ft · 27 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    608 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 108: Mandeville

    1614 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 108

    6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 108

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North State Line Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · North State Line Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
110 mi · 82%
North State Line Avenue
11.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 108
6.32 mi · 5%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.74 mi · 4%
AR 108
0.31 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Continue straight

107 mi · 01h 47m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
106 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
01h 14m from Kentucky
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Ashdown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Kentucky and 66.9 miles from Ashdown.

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

The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Okolona

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

29 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Hope

43 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Malvern station

63 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Texarkana

91 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Ashdown. Straight-line distance: 105.98 mi (170.56 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Ashdown

#2 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Ashdown (-94.13131, 33.67429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.10 $40.20
Premium $4.63 $21.83 $43.66
Diesel $5.42 $25.56 $51.12

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Ashdown. The current time is 13:24:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.