How far is Leachville, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Leachville, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.38 mi
03h 06m
Flight
163.68 mi
263.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.68 mi
Kilometers
263.41 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.38 mi
Kilometers
309.61 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Tue, May 12, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Leachville
Wed, May 13, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leachville
2026-05-12T20:53
Arrive Kentucky
Tue, May 12, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leachville
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
Russell
AR

Town in the U.

From Leachville
94.3 mi
01h 33m
To Kentucky
98.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    19 m · 7 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 18

    29.4 mi · 41 min · Highway 18

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

    680 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 64%
Highway 18
29.4 mi · 15%
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 11%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 3%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 3%
South Main Street
3.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 46m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 33m from Leachville
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leachville and Sunny near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Leachville and 98.1 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

98 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leachville and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 163.68 mi (263.41 km).

Leachville

#1 Leachville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,843
Coordinates35.9359100, -90.2578800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-90.257881, 35.935788)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.7 L · about $25.71
Round trip
$51.43
13.58 gal · 51.4 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.71 $51.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.63 $31.40 $62.81
Diesel $5.42 $36.77 $73.54

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Leachville and Kentucky. The current time is 20:53:10.

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.