How far is Kentucky, AR from Paris, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Paris, AR is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Paris.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Hot Springs Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 29 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn left onto West Pennington Street
11.1 mi · 17 min · West Pennington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Broadway
2860 ft · 50 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
26.8 mi · 38 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Elm Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Paris.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Sunny near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Paris?
The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Ola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Kentucky and 57.2 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kentucky and Sunny near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Ola
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ola.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Paris. Straight-line distance: 76.77 mi (123.55 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
City in Arkansas
| Population | 3,370 |
| Coordinates | 35.2920300, -93.7299200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-93.72992, 35.29203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.69 | $37.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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