How far is Kentucky, AR from Perryville, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Perryville, AR is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
38 mi
01h 04m
Flight
28.54 mi
45.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.54 mi
Kilometers
45.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38 mi
Kilometers
61.15 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perryville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Thu, Apr 16, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-16T00:59
Arrive Perryville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
19 mi
00h 32m
To Perryville
19 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    3130 ft · 1 min · Hot Springs Highway

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto State Highway 9

    20.6 mi · 36 min · State Highway 9

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 9

    15 m · 4 sec · State Highway 9

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    147 m · 23 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    3 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9
31 mi · 82%
Old Hot Springs Highway
6.32 mi · 17%
Hot Springs Highway
0.59 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.09 mi
North Pine Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 9

Turn sharp right onto State Highway 9

20.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs Village
00h 32m from Kentucky
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kentucky and Showers And Thunderstorms near Perryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 19 miles from Kentucky and 19 miles from Perryville.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kentucky and Showers And Thunderstorms near Perryville.

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 Perryville. Straight-line distance: 28.54 mi (45.93 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 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,441
Coordinates35.0048100, -92.8026700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Perryville (-92.80267, 35.00481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.15
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.07 $10.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.71 $11.41
Premium $4.63 $6.20 $12.40
Diesel $5.42 $7.26 $14.51

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Perryville. The current time is 00:59:04.

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.