How far is Kentucky, AR from Leachville, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Leachville, AR is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.77 mi
03h 39m
Flight
163.68 mi
263.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.68 mi
Kilometers
263.41 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.77 mi
Kilometers
303.8 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leachville
Wed, May 13, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Wed, May 13, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-05-12T22:10
Arrive Leachville
Wed, May 13, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kentucky
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Russell
AR

Town in the U.

From Kentucky
94.3 mi
01h 49m
To Leachville
94.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    29.4 mi · 41 min · East Highland Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    19 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 54%
East Highland Drive
29.4 mi · 16%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 14%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 7%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 4%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 49m from Kentucky
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kentucky and Sunny near Leachville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Kentucky and 94.4 miles from Leachville.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kentucky and Sunny near Leachville.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

98 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Leachville. Straight-line distance: 163.68 mi (263.41 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Leachville

#2 Leachville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,843
Coordinates35.9359100, -90.2578800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Leachville (-90.25788, 35.93591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.22 L · about $25.22
Round trip
$50.44
13.32 gal · 50.44 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.22 $50.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.36 $56.73
Premium $4.63 $30.80 $61.61
Diesel $5.42 $36.06 $72.13

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Leachville. The current time is 22:10:15.

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.