How far is Kentucky, AR from Kibler, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Kibler, AR is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Kibler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Kibler.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue straight
2048 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left
596 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
133.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71: Alma
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 71 North
2419 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 71 North
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Turn left onto US Highway 64 East
1791 ft · 37 sec · US Highway 64 East
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Turn right onto Marsha Woolly Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Marsha Woolly Drive
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Continue on Henry Street
2 mi · 4 min · Henry Street
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Continue on North Kibler Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Kibler Highway
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Turn left onto Thornhill Street
22 m · 3 sec · Thornhill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thornhill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Kibler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kibler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Kibler?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Kentucky and 85.6 miles from Kibler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kentucky and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kibler.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
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 Atkins.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Kibler. Straight-line distance: 105.45 mi (169.71 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kibler
Town in Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,028 |
| Coordinates | 35.4303700, -94.2316000 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kibler (-94.2316, 35.43037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.87 | $45.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.94 | $55.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
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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