Origin
Austin, AR
Evening in Austin on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, AR to Kentucky, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
55.6 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
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6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kentucky, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 30, Old Hot Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.8 miles from Austin, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 55.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.6 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 57; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 367
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 57; US 167
Merge onto I 57; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
23.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
28.5 mi into trip
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~32m in
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I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
5
49.4 mi into trip
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~56m in
Take the exit toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Austin, AR to Kentucky, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
28.5 mi in
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~32m
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via I 30; US 67
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 21.6 mi | 22m |
| I 30 | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| US 167 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| AR 305 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| AR 367 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 21.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, AR and Kentucky, AR.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
17 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
82 ft
·
1 sec
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AR 367
3
Turn left onto AR 305
0.7 mi
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1 min
·
AR 305
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
5
Merge onto I 57; US 167
22 mi
·
22 min
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I 57; US 167
6
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 40; US 167
7
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
21 mi
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23 min
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I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
10
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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I-30 Frontage Road
11
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Old Hot Springs Highway
12
Continue on AR 5
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Old Hot Springs Highway
13
Arrive at destination
AR 5
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.8 miles from Austin, AR, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55.6 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.8 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kentucky, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Austin, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, AR
This is one driving day of about 55.6 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Austin, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Austin, AR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 55.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Austin, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kentucky, AR
The final approach into Kentucky, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kentucky, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.40 one way
$16.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kentucky, AR
Evening in Kentucky on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Haskell, AR
28 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Austin, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 30, Old Hot Springs Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Austin, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 57; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Austin, AR to Kentucky, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
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