How far is Kentucky, AR from Highland, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Highland, AR is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Highland.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
1088 ft · 22 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1356 ft · 27 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
608 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
40.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
1884 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
811 ft · 23 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Hollywood Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road
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Turn straight
32.7 mi · 57 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 13th Street
2650 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street
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Continue on North Washington Avenue
2754 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
9 m · 1 sec · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Highland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-30 Frontage Road
Continue straight
40.8 mi · 00h 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Highland?
The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Kentucky and 46.9 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $24.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley
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 Caddo Valley.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Highland. Straight-line distance: 74.74 mi (120.28 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 34.0353900, -93.7721300 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-93.77213, 34.03539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.05 | $28.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
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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