How far is Malvern, AR from Kentucky, AR?
The driving distance from Malvern, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
-
1
Start on the route
63 m · 17 sec
-
2
Turn right
24 m · 11 sec
-
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
3065 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
-
4
Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
-
5
Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
2096 ft · 37 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
-
6
Continue on Martin Luther King Road
1695 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Road
-
7
Take the ramp right
16 mi · 17 min
-
8
Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
631 ft · 12 sec
-
10
Turn slight right
745 ft · 36 sec
-
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Carpenter Street
1887 ft · 40 sec · West Carpenter Street
-
12
Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Malvern and Kentucky.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Martin Luther King Road
Take the ramp right
16 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern 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 Malvern to Kentucky?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Haskell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Malvern and 13.7 miles from Kentucky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Malvern and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.
Stop Ideas Near Haskell
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 Haskell.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 19.08 mi (30.7 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
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.