How far is Kentucky, AR from Clarendon, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Clarendon, AR is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
99.52 mi
02h 08m
Flight
76.81 mi
123.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.81 mi
Kilometers
123.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.52 mi
Kilometers
160.17 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarendon
Wed, Apr 15, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 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 Clarendon
Wed, Apr 15, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Lonoke
AR

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Kentucky
49.7 mi
01h 04m
To Clarendon
49.8 mi
01h 04m

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
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on East Belt Freeway

    10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis

    2525 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc

    1471 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East South Front

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East South Front

  14. 14

    Continue on East Walnut

    2640 ft · 46 sec · East Walnut

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1688 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1332 ft · 42 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1347 ft · 39 sec · Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    28 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
34.1 mi · 34%
I-30 Frontage Road
20.7 mi · 21%
East Walnut
10.9 mi · 11%
East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 10%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 6%
East South Front
5.67 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 34m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonoke
01h 04m from Kentucky
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Clarendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Kentucky and 49.8 miles from Clarendon.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Clarendon.

Stop Ideas Near Lonoke

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

36 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

96 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Clarendon. Straight-line distance: 76.81 mi (123.62 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,333
Coordinates34.6931500, -91.3137400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Clarendon (-91.31374, 34.69315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 Clarendon. The current time is 02:06:24.

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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.