How far is Kentucky, AR from Earle, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Earle, AR is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Earle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Earle.
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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
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 149: Earle
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
9.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Arkansas Street
141 m · 9 sec · Arkansas Street
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Continue on Arkansas Avenue
1385 ft · 30 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Turn right onto Cross Street
1219 ft · 24 sec · Cross Street
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Continue on Park Street
596 ft · 17 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2376 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Barton Street
1841 ft · 39 sec · Barton Street
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Turn right
627 ft · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Earle.
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 East
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Earle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Earle?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Kentucky and 75 miles from Earle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Earle.
Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff
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 De Valls Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Earle. Straight-line distance: 132.55 mi (213.32 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Earle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,164 |
| Coordinates | 35.2750900, -90.4667700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Earle (-90.46677, 35.27509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.53 | $45.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.47 | $48.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.65 | $57.29 |
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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