How far is Kentucky, AR from Malvern, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Malvern, AR is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.8 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.08 mi
30.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.08 mi
Kilometers
30.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.8 mi
Kilometers
44.74 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malvern
Fri, Apr 10, 3:34 PM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Fri, Apr 10, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-10T14:58
Arrive Malvern
Fri, Apr 10, 3:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kentucky
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haskell
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Kentucky
13.9 mi
00h 17m
To Malvern
13.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    1088 ft · 22 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1356 ft · 27 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    608 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270B East: Malvern

    1802 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Page Avenue

    88 m · 7 sec · West Page Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
18.8 mi · 68%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.74 mi · 21%
US 270B East
3.14 mi · 11%
West Page Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Continue straight

16 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haskell
00h 17m from Kentucky
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Malvern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Haskell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Kentucky and 13.9 miles from Malvern.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Malvern.

Stop Ideas Near Haskell

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

22 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

42 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

58 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 19.08 mi (30.7 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Malvern

#2 Malvern

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Population10,788
Coordinates34.3623100, -92.8129500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Malvern (-92.81295, 34.36231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.17 $8.35
Premium $4.63 $4.53 $9.07
Diesel $5.42 $5.31 $10.61

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Malvern. The current time is 14:58:51.

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.