Origin
Kentucky, AR
Evening in Kentucky on Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kentucky, AR to Shannon Hills, AR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kentucky, AR
Owen.outdoors
Shannon Hills, AR
Griffin Wooldridge
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in Arkansas, the 21-mile trip from Kentucky to Shannon Hills is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $3 for fuel, making this an incredibly economical trip to add to your schedule. Navigating between these two Southeast Arkansas locations relies on local roads like Mablevale West Road rather than long-distance highway hauls. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that is ideal if you need to travel between these points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.9 miles from Kentucky, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t find yourself settling into a long, monotonous rhythm behind the wheel. The route lacks any significant stretches on I-30, meaning your longest uninterrupted segment is essentially zero miles. Instead, the character of this drive is defined by the twists and turns of local streets like Mabelvale West Road. You will spend the entire 29-minute duration navigating local infrastructure, which requires more active attention than a typical highway commute.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
467 ft
315 ft
Total Climb
245 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
467 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
152 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (Alexander Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese 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
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 128
Toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, B...
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Alexander Road
At end of road, turn left onto Alexander Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Sardis Road
Turn right onto Sardis Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Tall Pine Drive
Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Sardis Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Loop Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mabelvale West Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Alexander Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| AR 35 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky, AR and Shannon Hills, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 128
Toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
8
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
10
Turn slight right onto Mabelvale West Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mabelvale West Road
11
Turn slight right
130 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn straight onto South Loop Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Loop Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Alexander Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexander Road
14
Turn right onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sardis Road
15
Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tall Pine Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Tall Pine Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 21-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on local roads is always a smart move. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way given the quick duration, allowing you to head straight to your destination. Keep a close eye on your navigation while traversing the turn-heavy sections, as the local road layout requires frequent course adjustments. Because fuel costs are modest at just $3, you can easily fill up before you leave and reach Shannon Hills without worrying about mid-trip refueling. Use this simplicity to your advantage by keeping your schedule light and avoiding the need for complex travel logistics.
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 10.9 miles from Kentucky, AR, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.2 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 21.7 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.9 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shannon Hills, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Kentucky, AR.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kentucky, AR
This is one driving day of about 21.7 miles and 33m.
At 21.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 11.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.9 mi from Kentucky, AR · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from Kentucky, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shannon Hills, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Shannon Hills, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Shannon Hills, AR
Evening in Shannon Hills on Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
33m 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 Kentucky, AR to Shannon Hills, AR covers 21.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, Old Hot Springs Highway, Sardis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $3.28 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 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (Alexander Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kentucky, AR to Shannon Hills, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 315 ft to 467 ft elevation with about 245 ft of total climbing.
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