How far is Kentucky, AR from Lavaca, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Lavaca, AR is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Lavaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Lavaca.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Hot Springs Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 29 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn left onto West Pennington Street
11.1 mi · 17 min · West Pennington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Broadway
23.9 mi · 36 min · East Broadway
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Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
3045 ft · 51 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Broadway
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
8 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto East Lavaca Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lavaca Road
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Continue on South Division Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Lavaca.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Park Avenue
Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Kentucky and Sunny near Lavaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Lavaca?
The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Ola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Kentucky and 68.2 miles from Lavaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kentucky and Sunny near Lavaca.
Stop Ideas Near Ola
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 Ola.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Lavaca. Straight-line distance: 99.28 mi (159.77 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lavaca
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,439 |
| Coordinates | 35.3362000, -94.1732600 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavaca (-94.17326, 35.3362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.22 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.49 | $40.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.05 | $52.09 |
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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