How far is Kentucky, AR from Conway, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Conway, AR is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Conway.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue straight
2048 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left
596 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
83 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Conway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Conway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Conway?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Cammack Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Kentucky and 26.8 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kentucky and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Conway.
Stop Ideas Near Cammack Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cammack Village.
Little Rock Union Station
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Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Conway. Straight-line distance: 35.44 mi (57.03 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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