How far is Rector, AR from Kentucky, AR?
The driving distance from Rector, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rector and Kentucky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rector and Kentucky.
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Start on Front Street
16 m · 8 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1497 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · West 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street
24 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1362 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2503 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Street
2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto West Kings Highway
24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway
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Take the exit left
56.1 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
66.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
20.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
680 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway
979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
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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 Rector 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.
West Kings Highway
Continue straight
66.7 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Rector and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Rector to Kentucky?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Rector and 102 miles from Kentucky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rector and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kentucky.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
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 Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rector and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 175.64 mi (282.66 km).
#1 Rector
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,703 |
| Coordinates | 36.2631200, -90.2926000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.93 | $65.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.55 | $77.11 |
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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