How far is Texarkana, AR from Kentucky, AR?
The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
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.
City 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 Texarkana and Kentucky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Kentucky.
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Start on East 20th Street
55 m · 10 sec · East 20th Street
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Turn right onto County Avenue
1338 ft · 39 sec · County Avenue
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Turn right onto East 24th Street
2659 ft · 1 min · East 24th Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp right
957 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop
2.9 mi · 3 min · North Loop
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
112.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Texarkana 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
113 mi · 01h 53m
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 Texarkana and Sunny near Kentucky.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Kentucky?
The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Gurdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Texarkana and 62.3 miles from Kentucky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.33 one way or $34.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texarkana and Sunny near Kentucky.
Stop Ideas Near Gurdon
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 Gurdon.
Arkadelphia station
Hope
Malvern station
Texarkana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 112.74 mi (181.43 km).
#1 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $3.95 | $17.33 | $34.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
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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