How far is Kentucky, AR from Piggott, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Piggott, AR is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.61 mi
04h 10m
Flight
185.31 mi
298.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.31 mi
Kilometers
298.23 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.61 mi
Kilometers
343.77 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piggott
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Piggott
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kentucky
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Weldon
AR

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

From Kentucky
106.8 mi
02h 05m
To Piggott
106.8 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2048 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    596 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge

    2734 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

    17.4 mi · 26 min · East Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1087 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    60 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
123 mi · 58%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 12%
East Franklin Street
20.9 mi · 10%
West Court Street
10.1 mi · 5%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 3%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

94.5 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
185.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
02h 05m from Kentucky
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Sunny near Piggott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Kentucky and 106.8 miles from Piggott.

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

The direct path is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kentucky and Sunny near Piggott.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

74 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

112 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Piggott. Straight-line distance: 185.31 mi (298.23 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Piggott

#2 Piggott

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates36.3828400, -90.1906500
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Piggott (-90.19065, 36.38284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.53 L · about $28.55
Round trip
$57.11
15.08 gal · 57.06 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.55 $57.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.11 $64.23
Premium $4.63 $34.87 $69.75
Diesel $5.42 $40.83 $81.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Piggott. The current time is 04:08:15.

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.