How far is Shannon Hills, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Shannon Hills, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.53 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.14 mi
24.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.53 mi
Kilometers
34.65 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Fri, Apr 10, 5:21 PM CDT
Return by in Shannon Hills
Fri, Apr 10, 5:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shannon Hills
2026-04-10T16:48
Arrive Kentucky
Fri, Apr 10, 5:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shannon Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bryant
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Shannon Hills
10.7 mi
00h 16m
To Kentucky
10.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shannon Hills and Kentucky.

  1. 1

    Start on Tall Pine Drive

    10 m · 7 sec · Tall Pine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sardis Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sardis Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Alexander Road

    2488 ft · 1 min · Alexander Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Loop Road

    1 mi · 3 min · South Loop Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mabelvale West Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    545 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    2829 ft · 57 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    595 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 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 Shannon Hills and Kentucky.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
11.6 mi · 54%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 27%
Sardis Road
1.67 mi · 8%
South Loop Road
1.01 mi · 5%
Mabelvale West Road
0.82 mi · 4%
Alexander Road
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Merge slight left

10.6 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bryant
00h 16m from Shannon Hills
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shannon Hills and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shannon Hills to Kentucky?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bryant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Shannon Hills and 10.7 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shannon Hills and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Bryant

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

25 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

39 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

74 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shannon Hills and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.36 km).

Shannon Hills

#1 Shannon Hills

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,087
Coordinates34.6200900, -92.3954300
Altitude103
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: Shannon Hills (-92.39543, 34.62009)
End: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.24 $6.47
Premium $4.63 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.42 $4.12 $8.23

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Shannon Hills and Kentucky. The current time is 16:48:10.

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.