How far is Kentucky, AR from Hamburg, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Hamburg, AR is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.14 mi
02h 42m
Flight
107.45 mi
172.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.45 mi
Kilometers
172.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.14 mi
Kilometers
227.15 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 12:41 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Thu, May 14, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-05-13T21:58
Arrive Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 12:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Pine Bluff
AR

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

From Kentucky
70.6 mi
01h 21m
To Hamburg
70.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1234 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff

    1753 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  13. 13

    Turn right

    44.8 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 530 South
43.7 mi · 31%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 16%
I-30 Frontage Road
20.9 mi · 15%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 4%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

44.8 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Bluff
01h 21m from Kentucky
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kentucky and Sunny near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Kentucky and 70.5 miles from Hamburg.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kentucky and Sunny near Hamburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

97 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 107.45 mi (172.93 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Hamburg

#2 Hamburg

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,545
Coordinates33.2281800, -91.7976300
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Hamburg (-91.79763, 33.22818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.85 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.7 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.63 $23.03 $46.07
Diesel $5.42 $26.97 $53.93

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Hamburg. The current time is 21:58:11.

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.