How far is Kentucky, AR from Sheridan, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Sheridan, AR is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
30.6 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.56 mi
41.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.56 mi
Kilometers
41.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.24 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Tull
AR

City in Grant County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Kentucky
15.3 mi
00h 25m
To Sheridan
15.3 mi
00h 25m

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
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Edison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Edison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    19.4 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sheridan Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    24 m · 3 sec · North Oak Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Hot Springs Highway
7.06 mi · 23%
Sheridan Bypass
1.27 mi · 4%
Edison Avenue
1.08 mi · 4%
North Oak Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19.4 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tull
00h 25m from Kentucky
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Tull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Kentucky and 15.3 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tull

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

23 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

43 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

57 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 25.56 mi (41.13 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Sheridan

#2 Sheridan

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

Population5,035
Coordinates34.3070400, -92.4012700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Sheridan (-92.40127, 34.30704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.18
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.09 $8.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.63 $5.00 $9.99
Diesel $5.42 $5.85 $11.70

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 Sheridan. The current time is 00:23:23.

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.