How far is Kentucky, AR from Batesville, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Batesville, AR is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
122.09 mi
02h 25m
Flight
98.78 mi
158.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.78 mi
Kilometers
158.97 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.09 mi
Kilometers
196.48 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:53 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Fri, Apr 17, 1:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beebe
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Kentucky
61.1 mi
01h 12m
To Batesville
61 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2048 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    596 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
55 mi · 45%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 21%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 5%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
South Saint Louis Street
0.5 mi
US 64 East
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33 mi · 00h 44m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
98.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beebe
01h 12m from Kentucky
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Beebe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Kentucky and 61 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kentucky and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Stop Ideas Near Beebe

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

116 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 98.78 mi (158.97 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Batesville

#2 Batesville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population10,830
Coordinates35.7698000, -91.6409700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Batesville (-91.64097, 35.7698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.64
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.32 $32.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.36 $36.71
Premium $4.63 $19.93 $39.87
Diesel $5.42 $23.34 $46.68

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Batesville. The current time is 08:27:54.

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.