How far is Ola, AR from Kentucky, AR?
The driving distance from Ola, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ola and Kentucky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ola and Kentucky.
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Start on East Pennington Street
21 m · 7 sec · East Pennington Street
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Turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Avenue
107 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Hot Springs Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
6.3 mi · 11 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 Ola 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.
South State Highway 7
Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ola and 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 Ola to Kentucky?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Hot Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Ola and 32.6 miles from Kentucky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ola and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.
Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs Village
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 Hot Springs Village.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ola and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 43.28 mi (69.66 km).
#1 Ola
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,196 |
| Coordinates | 35.0323100, -93.2232300 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
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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