How far is Mineral Springs, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.25 mi
02h 25m
Flight
93.6 mi
150.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.6 mi
Kilometers
150.64 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.25 mi
Kilometers
217.66 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Fri, Apr 17, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive Kentucky
Fri, Apr 17, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mineral Springs
76.9 mi
01h 12m
To Kentucky
58.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Kentucky.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Service Road 1504

    1 mi · 3 min · Forest Service Road 1504

  3. 3

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1875 ft · 1 min · Pink Twist Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pink Twist Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Pink Twist Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2586 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    109.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pink Twist Road
122 mi · 90%
I 430
12.8 mi · 10%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 9%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 4%
Forest Service Road 1504
1.04 mi · 1%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Pink Twist Road

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
01h 12m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Kentucky?

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Mineral Springs and 58.3 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mineral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 93.6 mi (150.64 km).

Mineral Springs

#1 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates35.6425800, -93.7313000
Altitude439
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: (-93.731198, 35.642363)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.07 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.54 gal · 36.14 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.32 $40.63
Premium $4.63 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.42 $25.83 $51.66

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and Kentucky. The current time is 05:29:30.

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.