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Trip from Kentucky, AR to Diaz, AR

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

120.7 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Kentucky, AR, AR

Kentucky, AR

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Downtown Diaz, AR, AR

Diaz, AR

Md Jawadur Rahman

Trip Overview

The drive from Kentucky, AR to Diaz, AR covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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 85.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.45 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

60.3 miles from Kentucky, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 120.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.5 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 16 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 85.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.7 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.7 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
26.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
31.7 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
33.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis
5
118.7 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward AR 18: Newport, Grubbs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AR 18: Newport, Grubbs

Towns Along This Route

Between Kentucky, AR and Diaz, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.

Memphis

31.7 mi in | ~40m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

33.3 mi in | ~42m | via I 57; US 167

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 85.5 mi 1h 27m
I 30 25.3 mi 28m
Old Hot Springs Highway 5.5 mi 9m
US 67 1.6 mi 2m
Air Base Road 0.9 mi 1m
Martin Luther King Highway 0.8 mi 1m
AR 35 0.4 mi <1m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 85.5 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky, AR and Diaz, AR.

1

Start on AR 5

5.5 mi · 9 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
2

Continue on AR 35

0.4 mi · 48 sec · AR 35
3

Turn sharp left

0.1 mi · 26 sec
4

Turn straight onto AR 5

0.3 mi · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
5

Take the ramp

516 ft · 12 sec
6

Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70

20 mi · 22 min · I 30; US 67; US 70
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67
8

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167
Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
11

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

57 mi · 58 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward AR 18: Newport, Grubbs
13

Turn left onto AR 18

0.9 mi · 1 min · Air Base Road
14

Continue on AR 18

0.8 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Highway
15

Turn right onto North Main Street

30 ft · 0 sec · North Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 60.3 miles from Kentucky, AR, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.5 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.3 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Diaz, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, AR

This is one driving day of about 120.7 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kentucky, 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 85.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.3 mi from Kentucky, AR · 1h 11m into the drive

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

60 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.

Popular next leg

Conway, AR to Diaz, AR

93.7 mi · 1h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.3 miles from Kentucky, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.5 miles.

Arriving in Diaz, AR

The final approach into Diaz, 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 Diaz, AR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.45 one way

$36.90 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $20.24 $40.48
premium $4.61 $21.91 $43.81
diesel $5.64 $26.82 $53.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

North Little Rock, AR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Outlets of Little Rock - Tesla Supercharger

Little Rock, AR

Tesla

10 DCFC

Little Rock, AR Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - Stagecoach Rd

Little Rock, AR

IONNA

8 DCFC

Walmart 124 (Little Rock, AR)

Little Rock, AR

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Everett Ford

Bentoin, AR

RED_E

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 118

Benton, AR

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Bryant AR

Bryant, AR

SHELL_RECHARGE

4 DCFC

Gwatney Buick GMC

North Little Rock, AR

Blink Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Blink Network: 3 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 2 RED_E: 1 AUTEL: 1 eVgo Network: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.67 $5.79
Efficient EV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83
EV Truck/SUV 48.3 0 $16.90 $7.72

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Kentucky, AR

Evening in Kentucky on Monday

Local time

5:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Diaz, AR

Evening in Diaz on Monday

Local time

5:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 35% chance Live forecast

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

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kentucky, AR to Diaz, AR covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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 60.3 miles from Kentucky, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.7 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.7 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kentucky, AR and Diaz, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.

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