How far is Kentucky, AR from London, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to London, AR is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
105.8 mi
01h 55m
Flight
60.01 mi
96.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.01 mi
Kilometers
96.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.8 mi
Kilometers
170.27 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in London
Sat, May 30, 5:40 PM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Sat, May 30, 7:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-05-30T15:44
Arrive London
Sat, May 30, 5:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Kentucky
52.9 mi
00h 57m
To London
52.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    73 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 333: London

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto AR 333

    2767 ft · 1 min · AR 333

  13. 13

    Turn left

    74 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    131 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
73.7 mi · 70%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 12%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 11%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 6%
AR 333
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

73 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 57m from Kentucky
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Kentucky and 52.9 miles from London.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 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 London.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and London. Straight-line distance: 60.01 mi (96.57 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
London

#2 London

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,063
Coordinates35.3289700, -93.2529600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: London (-93.25296, 35.32897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.13
Round trip
$28.25
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.13 $28.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.89 $31.77
Premium $4.63 $17.25 $34.50
Diesel $5.42 $20.20 $40.40

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and London. The current time is 15:44:44.

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.