The drive from London, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 104.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 430, US 70 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.8 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.83 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
52.4 miles from London, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 104.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 430. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.8 miles on I 40.
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 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 430. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 333.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m 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 0.1 miles (AR 333): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 333): Navigation decision point; at 73.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 333
At end of road, turn left onto AR 333
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 333
Turn right onto AR 333
Navigation decision point
6
73.6 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 430: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 430: Texarkana
8
86.5 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
5
98.6 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
72.8 mi
1h 12m
I 430
12.3 mi
14m
US 70
12.1 mi
13m
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.7 mi
10m
AR 333
0.6 mi
1m
I-30 Frontage Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 72.8 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, AR and Kentucky, AR.
1
Start on AR 333
430 ft·13 sec·AR 333
2
At end of road, turn left onto AR 333
243 ft·7 sec·AR 333
3
Turn right onto AR 333
0.4 mi·49 sec·AR 333
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
73 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 40
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·41 sec
Toward I 430: TexarkanaUse the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 430
12 mi·14 min·I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
12 mi·13 min·US 70
Exit 129BToward I 30 West: TexarkanaUse the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
10
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi·37 sec·I-30 Frontage Road
11
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi·19 sec·Old Hot Springs Highway
12
Continue on AR 5
5.5 mi·9 min·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 52.4 miles from London, AR, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.8 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 23 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 53m 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 28m
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 London, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from London, AR
This is one driving day of about 104.8 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from London, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 72.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from London, AR
· 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
near mile 104.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.83 one way
$31.65 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.37
$34.75
premium
$4.56
$18.81
$37.62
diesel
$5.61
$23.14
$46.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$11.00
$5.03
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.17
$4.19
EV Truck/SUV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.71
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
London, AR
Night
in London on Friday
Local time
10:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kentucky, AR
Night
in Kentucky on Friday
Local time
10:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
1h 53m 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 London, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 104.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 430, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 miles from London, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.83 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 53m 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 0.1 miles (AR 333): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 333): Navigation decision point; at 73.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from London, AR to Kentucky, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
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.
