How far is Kentucky, AR from Cave City, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Cave City, AR is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.46 mi
02h 47m
Flight
111.47 mi
179.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.47 mi
Kilometers
179.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.46 mi
Kilometers
219.61 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cave City
Wed, Apr 15, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Wed, Apr 15, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-15T02:06
Arrive Cave City
Wed, Apr 15, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Kentucky
68.2 mi
01h 23m
To Cave City
68.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Cave City.

  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

    14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    2745 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    4 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
55 mi · 40%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 19%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 11%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 4%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.52 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
01h 23m from Kentucky
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Kentucky and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cave City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Cave City?

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Kentucky and 68.2 miles from Cave City.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kentucky and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cave City.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Cave City. Straight-line distance: 111.47 mi (179.4 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Cave City

#2 Cave City

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,927
Coordinates35.9417400, -91.5484700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Cave City (-91.54847, 35.94174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.51
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.25 $36.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.53 $41.06
Premium $4.63 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.42 $26.10 $52.20

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Cave City. The current time is 02:06:23.

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.