How far is Morrilton, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
49.91 mi
01h 01m
Flight
37.77 mi
60.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.77 mi
Kilometers
60.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.91 mi
Kilometers
80.33 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 AM CDT
Return by in Morrilton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrilton
2026-04-14T23:03
Arrive Kentucky
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrilton
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
Maumelle
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Morrilton
36.7 mi
00h 30m
To Kentucky
13.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Moose Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrilton 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Oak Street
41.6 mi · 83%
I 430
12.8 mi · 26%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 24%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 11%
South Division Street
0.49 mi · 1%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Oak Street

Merge slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maumelle
00h 30m from Morrilton
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrilton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Morrilton to Kentucky?

The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Maumelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Morrilton and 13.2 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morrilton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Maumelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

17 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 37.77 mi (60.79 km).

Morrilton

#1 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
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: South Moose Street (-92.744133, 35.150932)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.63 $8.14 $16.28
Diesel $5.42 $9.53 $19.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrilton and Kentucky. The current time is 23:03:28.

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.