Trip from McCrory, AR to Kentucky, AR

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

113.4 mi

183 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 44m ★

6 AM

1h 53m

8 AM

2h 9m

10 AM

1h 58m

12 PM

1h 57m

3 PM

1h 59m

5 PM

2h 8m

8 PM

1h 48m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from McCrory to Kentucky, Arkansas, covers 113.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 52 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the journey. Both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of Arkansas, keeping the trip contained within a consistent geographical area. Since there are no designated stops planned along the route, you can expect a direct drive from start to finish.

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

56.7 miles from McCrory, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 113.4-mile path. You will navigate via I-30 West, Texarkana, and AR-5, though the route maintains a 0% highway share, meaning you won't be spending time on major high-speed stretches. In fact, the longest stretch on I-30 West is 0 miles, confirming that your focus will be on local roads. This profile demands your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate the winding, technical nature of the regional roads. It is a hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with the typical high-speed, straight-line interstate commute.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 30 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from McCrory, AR to Kentucky, AR is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McCrory, AR to Kentucky, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 30 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Texarkana	Unavailable	Refreshing
AR 5	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-30	Unavailable	Refreshing
Old Hot Springs Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 30 West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Edmonds Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Edmonds Avenue

2

Turn left

22 mi · 33 min

3

Take the exit left

27 mi · 27 min

4

Continue straight

28 mi · 29 min

5

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min

6

Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

4.9 mi · 6 min · I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

7

Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

21 mi · 23 min · Texarkana

8

Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

0.1 mi · 13 sec · AR 5, AR 35: Benton

9

Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

10

Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

11

Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

5.5 mi · 9 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Because this drive is under two hours, you have significant flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the roads makes this a more engaging drive than a standard highway route, so plan to stay alert throughout the 1 hour and 52-minute duration. Since you are covering the entire distance without scheduled stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $15 cost estimate comfortably. My best advice for this specific route is to double-check your navigation before hitting the road, as the reliance on local roads like AR-5 requires careful attention to signage and turns.

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 56.7 miles from McCrory, AR, or about 56m into the drive.

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 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.7 miles or 56m 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 32m

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 McCrory, 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 McCrory, AR

This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 1h 52m.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.7 mi from McCrory, AR · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

57 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

Texarkana, TX

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 56.7 miles from McCrory, 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

$17.34 one way

$34.67 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$19.01	$38.03
premium	$4.61	$20.58	$41.16
diesel	$5.64	$25.19	$50.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34	$11.91	$5.44
Efficient EV	28.4	$9.92	$4.54
EV Truck/SUV	45.4	$15.88	$7.26

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

McCrory, AR

Evening in McCrory on Sunday

Local time

6:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kentucky, AR

Evening in Kentucky on Sunday

Local time

6:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

5 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 52m 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 McCrory, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 113.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 30 West, Texarkana, AR 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.7 miles from McCrory, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.34 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.

The drive from McCrory, AR to Kentucky, AR is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McCrory, AR to Kentucky, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from McCrory, AR to Kentucky, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.