How far is Luxora, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Luxora, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
205.7 mi
03h 11m
Flight
173.52 mi
279.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.52 mi
Kilometers
279.25 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.7 mi
Kilometers
331.05 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Thu, Apr 30, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Luxora
Thu, Apr 30, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luxora
2026-04-29T22:27
Arrive Kentucky
Thu, Apr 30, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luxora
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
Wheatley
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Luxora
102.7 mi
01h 35m
To Kentucky
103 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Calhoun Street

    4.8 mi · 9 min · West Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    20.4 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 Luxora and Kentucky.

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
118 mi · 57%
West Calhoun Street
50.2 mi · 24%
East Belt Freeway
30.2 mi · 15%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 3%
I 440 West
0.82 mi
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 01h 58m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatley
01h 35m from Luxora
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Luxora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Wheatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Luxora and 103 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Luxora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Wheatley

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

99 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luxora and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 173.52 mi (279.25 km).

Luxora

#1 Luxora

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,007
Coordinates35.7561900, -89.9281400
Altitude75
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: North Main Street (-89.928092, 35.756189)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.48 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.99
14.52 gal · 54.96 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.49 $54.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.63 $33.58 $67.16
Diesel $5.42 $39.31 $78.63

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Luxora and Kentucky. The current time is 22:27:54.

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.