How far is Kentucky, AR from West Crossett, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to West Crossett, AR is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.29 mi
03h 03m
Flight
108.37 mi
174.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.37 mi
Kilometers
174.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.29 mi
Kilometers
254.74 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Crossett
Thu, May 14, 1:55 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Thu, May 14, 4:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-05-13T22:52
Arrive West Crossett
Thu, May 14, 1:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:54 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
Friendship
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Kentucky
79.2 mi
01h 31m
To West Crossett
79 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and West Crossett.

  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

    1234 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff

    1753 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  13. 13

    Turn right

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 530 South
43.7 mi · 28%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 14%
I-30 Frontage Road
20.9 mi · 13%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.92 mi · 4%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

51.7 mi · 01h 02m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
01h 31m from Kentucky
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kentucky and Sunny near West Crossett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to West Crossett?

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Kentucky and 79 miles from West Crossett.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kentucky and Sunny near West Crossett.

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and West Crossett. Straight-line distance: 108.37 mi (174.41 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
West Crossett

#2 West Crossett

Census-designated place in Ashley County, Arkansas

Population1,256
Coordinates33.1409600, -91.9940200
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: West Crossett (-91.99402, 33.14096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.14 L · about $21.13
Round trip
$42.26
11.16 gal · 42.28 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.13 $42.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.77 $47.53
Premium $4.63 $25.81 $51.62
Diesel $5.42 $30.22 $60.43

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and West Crossett. The current time is 22:52:37.

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.