How far is Kentucky, AR from Cherokee Village, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Cherokee Village, AR is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.91 mi
03h 33m
Flight
133.34 mi
214.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.34 mi
Kilometers
214.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.91 mi
Kilometers
270.22 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherokee Village
Fri, Apr 17, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Fri, Apr 17, 3:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-17T08:28
Arrive Cherokee Village
Fri, Apr 17, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kentucky
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Kentucky
84 mi
01h 46m
To Cherokee Village
83.9 mi
01h 46m

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
86°F
Friday

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 Cherokee Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Cherokee Village.

  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

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    7.5 mi · 9 min · T & C Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pontiac Drive

    3186 ft · 2 min · Pontiac Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hiawatha Drive

    1808 ft · 1 min · Hiawatha Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sequoyah Ridge Road

    46 m · 7 sec · Sequoyah Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sequoyah Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 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 · 33%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 15%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 9%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 7%
South Main Street
11.6 mi · 7%
T & C Boulevard
7.53 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 46m from Kentucky
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherokee Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Cherokee Village?

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Kentucky and 83.9 miles from Cherokee Village.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Cherokee Village. Straight-line distance: 133.34 mi (214.59 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Cherokee Village

#2 Cherokee Village

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,654
Coordinates36.2978400, -91.5159700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Cherokee Village (-91.51597, 36.29784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.91
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.46 $44.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.63 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.42 $32.11 $64.22

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 Cherokee Village. The current time is 08:28:49.

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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.