How far is McGehee, AR from Kentucky, AR?
The driving distance from McGehee, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McGehee and Kentucky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGehee and Kentucky.
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Start on North 4th Street
23 m · 6 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Holly Street
1047 ft · 25 sec · Holly Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Silent Street
1846 ft · 42 sec · Silent Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
52.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
46.2 mi · 48 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West: Texarkana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
680 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway
979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McGehee and Kentucky.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
52.7 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving McGehee and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 McGehee to Kentucky?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from McGehee and 64.9 miles from Kentucky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McGehee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff
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 Pine Bluff.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGehee and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 98.93 mi (159.22 km).
#1 McGehee
City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 3,599 |
| Coordinates | 33.6290000, -91.3995600 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $3.79 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.51 | $39.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.18 | $42.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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