How far is Kentucky, AR from Gassville, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Gassville, AR is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
164.73 mi
03h 47m
Flight
116.09 mi
186.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.09 mi
Kilometers
186.83 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.73 mi
Kilometers
265.11 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gassville
Mon, May 25, 11:13 PM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Tue, May 26, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-05-25T19:26
Arrive Gassville
Mon, May 25, 11:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
Austin
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Kentucky
82.4 mi
01h 53m
To Gassville
82.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.7 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 65

    18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    26.2 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    63 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
49.3 mi · 30%
State Highway 14
27.9 mi · 17%
I 40 West
22.4 mi · 14%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 8%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 7%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 65

Continue straight

26.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
01h 53m from Kentucky
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kentucky and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gassville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Kentucky and 82.3 miles from Gassville.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kentucky and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gassville.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

80 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Gassville. Straight-line distance: 116.09 mi (186.83 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Gassville

#2 Gassville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,173
Coordinates36.2831200, -92.4940500
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Gassville (-92.49405, 36.28312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22 L · about $22.00
Round trip
$44.00
11.62 gal · 44 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.00 $44.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.63 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $5.42 $31.46 $62.92

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Gassville. The current time is 19:26:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.