How far is Kentucky, AR from Horatio, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Horatio, AR is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
140.97 mi
02h 59m
Flight
107.32 mi
172.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.32 mi
Kilometers
172.72 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.97 mi
Kilometers
226.87 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 11:33 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-16T08:33
Arrive Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 11:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prescott
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Kentucky
70.5 mi
01h 29m
To Horatio
70.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott

    1883 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Blevins Road

    30.8 mi · 46 min · Blevins Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 26 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Bishop Street

    1163 ft · 22 sec · Bishop Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    17.9 mi · 27 min · West Sunset Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 24

    8.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 24

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 24/State Highway 41

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
72.6 mi · 51%
Blevins Road
30.8 mi · 22%
West Sunset Avenue
17.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 24
8.94 mi · 6%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.74 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Continue straight

69.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prescott
01h 29m from Kentucky
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kentucky and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horatio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Kentucky and 70.5 miles from Horatio.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kentucky and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horatio.

Stop Ideas Near Prescott

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

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

RAIL

Hope

25 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

46 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Texarkana

75 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Malvern station

82 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Horatio. Straight-line distance: 107.32 mi (172.72 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
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#2 Horatio

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,011
Coordinates33.9384500, -94.3571500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Horatio (-94.35715, 33.93845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
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
4.97 gal
18.83 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
9.94 gal · 37.66 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.17 $42.33
Premium $4.63 $22.99 $45.97
Diesel $5.42 $26.91 $53.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Horatio. The current time is 08:33:20.

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.