How far is Murfreesboro, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
88.71 mi
01h 35m
Flight
69.77 mi
112.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.77 mi
Kilometers
112.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.71 mi
Kilometers
142.77 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 2:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-12T23:36
Arrive Kentucky
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
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
Caddo Valley
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Murfreesboro
44.2 mi
00h 47m
To Kentucky
44.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 13th Street

    2618 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 26

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  7. 7

    Continue on Antioch Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    21 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Hollywood Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    1427 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia

    1575 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

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

    631 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    745 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Carpenter Street

    1887 ft · 40 sec · West Carpenter Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AR 8
43.7 mi · 49%
Highway 26
9.93 mi · 11%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.53 mi · 6%
Hollywood Road
4.68 mi · 5%
State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Antioch Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AR 8

Merge slight left

43.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Valley
00h 47m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Kentucky?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Murfreesboro and 44.5 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

8 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

75 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

96 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 69.77 mi (112.28 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates34.0623300, -93.6899000
Altitude110
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: Courthouse Square (-93.689823, 34.062458)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.85 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.63 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.42 $16.95 $33.90

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Kentucky. The current time is 23:36:33.

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.