How far is Kentucky, AR from Eureka Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Eureka Springs, AR is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
221.12 mi
04h 27m
Flight
137.88 mi
221.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.88 mi
Kilometers
221.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.12 mi
Kilometers
355.86 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka Springs
Mon, Apr 13, 6:48 PM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Mon, Apr 13, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-13T14:20
Arrive Eureka Springs
Mon, Apr 13, 6:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Kentucky
110.5 mi
02h 13m
To Eureka Springs
110.6 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Eureka Springs.

  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

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    48.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    842 ft · 14 sec · Lee Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Parrott Drive

    2599 ft · 44 sec · North Parrott Drive

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Van Buren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    32 m · 7 sec · 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
113 mi · 51%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 6%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 5%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 3%
East Van Buren Street
0.68 mi
South Main Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.2 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
02h 13m from Kentucky
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kentucky and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Eureka Springs?

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Kentucky and 110.6 miles from Eureka Springs.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.54 one way or $59.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kentucky and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka Springs.

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Eureka Springs. Straight-line distance: 137.88 mi (221.89 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Eureka Springs

#2 Eureka Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,084
Coordinates36.4011800, -93.7379700
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Eureka Springs (-93.73797, 36.40118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.54 L · about $29.54
Round trip
$59.08
15.6 gal · 59.08 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.54 $59.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.22 $66.44
Premium $4.63 $36.07 $72.15
Diesel $5.42 $42.24 $84.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Eureka Springs. The current time is 14:20:42.

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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.