How far is Kentucky, AR from Hoxie, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Hoxie, AR is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
156.36 mi
02h 53m
Flight
137.69 mi
221.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.69 mi
Kilometers
221.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.36 mi
Kilometers
251.64 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoxie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-18T05:23
Arrive Hoxie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Kensett
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Kentucky
78.2 mi
01h 26m
To Hoxie
78.2 mi
01h 26m

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
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Hoxie, Jonesboro

    2222 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    127 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2571 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lindsey

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
120 mi · 77%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 16%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 4%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
US 63
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

91.7 mi · 01h 35m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensett
01h 26m from Kentucky
Leave By
12:44 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 Hoxie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Kensett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Kentucky and 78.2 miles from Hoxie.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 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 Hoxie.

Stop Ideas Near Kensett

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

78 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

113 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Hoxie. Straight-line distance: 137.69 mi (221.59 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Hoxie

#2 Hoxie

City in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,579
Coordinates36.0503500, -90.9751200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Hoxie (-90.97512, 36.05035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.81
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.90 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.51 $47.02
Premium $4.63 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $5.42 $29.89 $59.78

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 Hoxie. The current time is 05:23:18.

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.