How far is Kentucky, AR from Waldo, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Waldo, AR is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Waldo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Waldo.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
1088 ft · 22 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1356 ft · 27 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
608 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott
1552 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Delight Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway
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Turn right onto West 1st Street South
2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South
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Turn right
17 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto East McKissack
24 m · 1 sec · East McKissack
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McKissack
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Waldo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-30 Frontage Road
Continue straight
67.5 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kentucky and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waldo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Waldo?
The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Kentucky and 57 miles from Waldo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kentucky and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waldo.
Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs
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 Gum Springs.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Waldo. Straight-line distance: 94.14 mi (151.51 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldo
City in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 33.3515100, -93.2957300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldo (-93.29573, 33.35151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.22 | $30.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
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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