How far is Kentucky, AR from Glenwood, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Glenwood, AR is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.91 mi
01h 34m
Flight
54.28 mi
87.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.28 mi
Kilometers
87.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.91 mi
Kilometers
110.9 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-18T06:39
Arrive Glenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Hot Springs
AR

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

From Kentucky
34.4 mi
00h 47m
To Glenwood
34.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    1088 ft · 22 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1356 ft · 27 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    608 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    18.6 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    800 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US 70

    21.4 mi · 32 min · US 70

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    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 Glenwood.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-70 West
29.5 mi · 43%
US 70
21.4 mi · 31%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.74 mi · 8%
Airport Road
5.72 mi · 8%
I-30 Frontage Road
5.66 mi · 8%
Broadway Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 70

Continue on US 70

21.4 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs
00h 47m from Kentucky
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kentucky and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Kentucky and 34.5 miles from Glenwood.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kentucky and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

27 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

43 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

105 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 54.28 mi (87.35 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Glenwood

#2 Glenwood

City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates34.3267700, -93.5507400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Glenwood (-93.55074, 34.32677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.63 $11.24 $22.48
Diesel $5.42 $13.16 $26.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Glenwood. The current time is 06:39:48.

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.