How far is Malvern, AR from Kentucky, KY?
The driving distance from Malvern, AR to Kentucky, KY is about 597.8 miles (962.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 515.1 miles (829 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malvern and Kentucky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern and Kentucky.
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Start on the route
63 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3065 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
2096 ft · 37 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Road
1695 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Road
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Take the ramp right
16 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
119.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight left
18 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
119.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
1604 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue on West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
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Turn right onto Wilkinson Boulevard
155 m · 16 sec · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
715 ft · 37 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
20 m · 8 sec · West Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Malvern and Kentucky.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
198 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Malvern and Sunny near Kentucky.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malvern to Kentucky?
The road trip is about 597.8 miles (962.1 km) and usually takes 10h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.7 miles from Malvern and 299.2 miles from Kentucky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 515.1 miles (829 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $84.17 one way or $168.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Malvern and Kentucky, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Malvern and Sunny near Kentucky.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
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Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 515.14 mi (829.04 km).
#1 Malvern
City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas
| Population | 10,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.3623100, -92.8129500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kentucky
Located in the Upland South of the United States, this state is bordered by the Ohio River to the north.
| Population | 4,477,251 |
| Coordinates | 38.2004200, -84.8776200 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Kentucky (-84.87762, 38.20042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 962 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 27m |
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 | $3.99 | $84.17 | $168.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $94.51 | $189.01 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $102.95 | $205.89 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $125.33 | $250.67 |
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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