How far is Kentucky, AR from Ola, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Ola, AR is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
66.23 mi
01h 28m
Flight
43.28 mi
69.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.28 mi
Kilometers
69.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.23 mi
Kilometers
106.59 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ola
Fri, Apr 10, 4:28 PM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Fri, Apr 10, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-10T14:59
Arrive Ola
Fri, Apr 10, 4:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Hot Springs Village
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Kentucky
33.1 mi
00h 44m
To Ola
33.1 mi
00h 44m

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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Ola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Pennington Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East Pennington Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pennington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
52.2 mi · 79%
Old Hot Springs Highway
12.3 mi · 19%
Hot Springs Highway
1.18 mi · 2%
South Scenic 7 Drive
0.34 mi · 1%
East Pennington Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue

Exit the roundabout

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs Village
00h 44m from Kentucky
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Hot Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Kentucky and 33.1 miles from Ola.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kentucky and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ola.

Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs Village

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

62 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

66 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Ola. Straight-line distance: 43.28 mi (69.66 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Ola

#2 Ola

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,196
Coordinates35.0323100, -93.2232300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Ola (-93.22323, 35.03231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.97 $19.93
Premium $4.63 $10.82 $21.65
Diesel $5.42 $12.67 $25.34

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 Ola. The current time is 14:59:55.

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.