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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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.
Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Courthouse Square
28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
47 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Washington Avenue
2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on East 13th Street
2618 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
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Continue on Highway 26
9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26
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Continue on Antioch Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street
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Turn slight left
21 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Hollywood Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street
1427 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street
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Take the ramp left toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
1575 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
631 ft · 12 sec
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Turn slight right
745 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Carpenter Street
1887 ft · 40 sec · West Carpenter Street
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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 Murfreesboro and Kentucky.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caddo Valley.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 69.77 mi (112.28 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 34.0623300, -93.6899000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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