How far is Tuckerman, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Tuckerman, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.36 mi
02h 02m
Flight
113.3 mi
182.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.3 mi
Kilometers
182.34 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.36 mi
Kilometers
206.57 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Sun, May 3, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Tuckerman
Sun, May 3, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuckerman
2026-05-02T23:16
Arrive Kentucky
Sun, May 3, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuckerman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Beebe
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Tuckerman
63.3 mi
01h 01m
To Kentucky
65.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
43°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuckerman and Kentucky.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    90 m · 18 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Air Base Road

    3220 ft · 54 sec · Air Base Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Little Rock

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

    680 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuckerman and Kentucky.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
86.7 mi · 68%
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 16%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.73 mi · 4%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 4%
Air Base Road
0.61 mi
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

85.5 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beebe
01h 01m from Tuckerman
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Tuckerman and Clear near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuckerman to Kentucky?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Beebe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Tuckerman and 65.1 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Tuckerman and Clear near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Beebe

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

116 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuckerman and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 113.3 mi (182.34 km).

Tuckerman

#1 Tuckerman

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates35.7306300, -91.1984600
Altitude74
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: West Main (-91.198454, 35.730639)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.31
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.16 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.29 $38.59
Premium $4.63 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $5.42 $24.53 $49.06

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuckerman and Kentucky. The current time is 23:16:30.

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.