How far is Kentucky, AR from Mineral Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
116.97 mi
02h 21m
Flight
87.66 mi
141.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.66 mi
Kilometers
141.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.97 mi
Kilometers
188.24 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Fri, Oct 16, 7:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-10-16T02:36
Arrive Mineral Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Gum Springs
AR

Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Kentucky
58.5 mi
01h 10m
To Mineral Springs
58.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Mineral Springs.

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott

    1883 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Blevins Road

    30.8 mi · 46 min · Blevins Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 31 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Dodson Street

    1151 ft · 23 sec · West Dodson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · South 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Runnels Street

    696 ft · 15 sec · West Runnels Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Runnels Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
72.6 mi · 62%
Blevins Road
30.8 mi · 26%
South 4th Street
5.87 mi · 5%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.74 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
US 371
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Continue straight

69.8 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gum Springs
01h 10m from Kentucky
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Mineral Springs?

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Kentucky and 58.5 miles from Mineral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

6 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

42 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

64 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 87.66 mi (141.08 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8751200, -93.9138000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Mineral Springs (-93.9138, 33.87512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.62 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.60
8.26 gal · 31.24 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.30 $32.60
Mid-grade $4.44 $18.34 $36.68
Premium $4.83 $19.93 $39.85
Diesel $5.92 $24.44 $48.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Mineral Springs. The current time is 02:36:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.