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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue straight
2048 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left
596 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
2734 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street
26 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street
17.4 mi · 26 min · East Franklin Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1087 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
60 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Piggott.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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94.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon.
Walnut Ridge
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Piggott. Straight-line distance: 185.31 mi (298.23 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piggott
City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 3,498 |
| Coordinates | 36.3828400, -90.1906500 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piggott (-90.19065, 36.38284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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