How far is Kentucky, AR from Texarkana, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.2 mi
02h 12m
Flight
112.74 mi
181.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.74 mi
Kilometers
181.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.2 mi
Kilometers
199.88 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Texarkana
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Fri, Oct 16, 12:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-10-15T20:32
Arrive Texarkana
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Gurdon
AR

City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Kentucky
62.1 mi
01h 06m
To Texarkana
62.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    1088 ft · 22 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1356 ft · 27 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    608 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    112.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    1042 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 24th Street

    1998 ft · 45 sec · East 24th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    1341 ft · 39 sec · Hickory Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 20th Street

    148 m · 21 sec · East 20th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 20th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
116 mi · 93%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.74 mi · 5%
Jefferson Avenue
2.06 mi · 2%
East 24th Street
0.38 mi
Hickory Street
0.25 mi
East 20th Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 54m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gurdon
01h 06m from Kentucky
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kentucky and Sunny near Texarkana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Gurdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Kentucky and 62.1 miles from Texarkana.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.29 one way or $34.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kentucky and Sunny near Texarkana.

Stop Ideas Near Gurdon

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

23 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Hope

49 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Malvern station

59 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Texarkana

99 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 112.74 mi (181.43 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Texarkana

#2 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Texarkana (-94.03769, 33.44179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $17.29
Round trip
$34.58
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.29 $34.58
Mid-grade $4.44 $19.45 $38.90
Premium $4.83 $21.13 $42.27
Diesel $5.92 $25.92 $51.84

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Texarkana. The current time is 20:32:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.