How far is Kentucky, AR from Murfreesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Murfreesboro, AR is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
88.45 mi
02h 03m
Flight
69.77 mi
112.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.77 mi
Kilometers
112.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.45 mi
Kilometers
142.34 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 2:28 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Wed, May 13, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-05-13T00:24
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 2:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Caddo Valley
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Kentucky
44.2 mi
01h 01m
To Murfreesboro
44.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.8 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia

    1884 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    811 ft · 23 sec · Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hollywood Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    32.7 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 13th Street

    2650 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2931 ft · 59 sec · North Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Courthouse Square

    78 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Courthouse Square

    109 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Square

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Courthouse Square

    9 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
43.6 mi · 49%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.74 mi · 6%
Hollywood Road
4.68 mi · 5%
North Washington Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
East 13th Street
0.5 mi · 1%
AR 8
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Continue straight

40.8 mi · 00h 41m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Valley
01h 01m from Kentucky
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kentucky and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Kentucky and 44.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

8 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

75 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

96 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 69.77 mi (112.28 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates34.0623300, -93.6899000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Murfreesboro (-93.6899, 34.06233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.63
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.82 $23.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.63 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.42 $16.89 $33.79

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 Murfreesboro. The current time is 00:24:49.

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.