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Trip from Kentucky, AR to Glenwood, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

68.9 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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 Glenwood, AR, AR

Glenwood, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

The drive from Kentucky, AR to Glenwood, AR covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 70, Old Hot Springs Highway, Airport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.41 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.

Midpoint

34.5 miles from Kentucky, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 70 51 mi 1h 7m
Old Hot Springs Highway 5.7 mi 10m
Airport Road 5.7 mi 8m
I 30 5.3 mi 5m
Broadway Street 0.8 mi 1m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.3 mi <1m
North 2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 70 — 51 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 5

5.5 mi · 9 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
2

Continue on AR 5

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
3

Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 27 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
5

Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 30; US 67; US 70
6

Continue on I 30; US 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 30; US 70
7

Take the exit onto US 70

19 mi · 22 min · US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
8

Take the exit onto US 70

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 70
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

11 mi · 11 min · US 70
10

Take the exit onto US 70

0.2 mi · 38 sec · US 70
11

Turn left onto US 70

5.7 mi · 8 min · Airport Road
12

Continue on US 70

21 mi · 31 min · US 70
13

Turn right onto US 70B

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broadway Street
14

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

91 ft · 4 sec · North 2nd Street
15

Arrive at destination

North 2nd 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 34.5 miles from Kentucky, AR, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51 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 15 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.5 miles or 44m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glenwood, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kentucky, AR

This is one driving day of about 68.9 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Kentucky, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 51 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hot Springs, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hot Springs, AR

34 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

Haskell, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hot Springs, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Kentucky, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Black Dog Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Benton, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.8

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15013164050

Visit website

Black Dog Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.8

Benton, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15013164050

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 68.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4
11.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 70

Take the exit onto US 70 toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
4
30.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
40.9 mi into trip | ~52m in | US 70 / Airport Road

Turn left onto US 70 / Airport Road

Navigation decision point

4
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | North 2nd Street

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.41 one way

$20.81 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $11.42 $22.85
premium $4.56 $12.37 $24.73
diesel $5.61 $15.21 $30.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.7 0 $7.23 $3.31
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.03 $2.76
EV Truck/SUV 27.6 0 $9.65 $4.41

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kentucky, AR

Afternoon in Kentucky on Saturday

Local time

1:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glenwood, AR

Afternoon in Glenwood on Saturday

Local time

1:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

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

4 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 34m 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.

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 38
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

68.9 mi in 1h 34m, mostly highway — 51 mi of that is on US 70.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51 mi on US 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and Old Hot Springs Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.9 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 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.2 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Starting in Kentucky, AR

Full guide →

Kentucky is a Southern state of the United States; its state capital is Frankfort. Attractions include horse racing and beautiful lakes. It is home to famous food (Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hot Brown, and Burgoo), drink (bourbon whiskey) and music (bluegrass) traditions.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 68.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51 miles on US 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.2 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenwood, AR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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