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Trip from Pea Ridge, AR to Kentucky, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

121.3 mi

195 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m

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

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Downtown Pea Ridge, AR, AR

Pea Ridge, AR

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Downtown Kentucky, AR, AR

Kentucky, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pea Ridge, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 65, I 30, US 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.5 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.32 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

60.6 miles from Pea Ridge, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 121.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 121.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.5 miles on US 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 30. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near US 65.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pea Ridge, AR to Kentucky, AR is easy. At 2h 25m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 94.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

3
10.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 65

Turn right onto US 65

Navigation decision point

6
94.1 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 30 West: Texarkana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
3
95 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | I 30; US 67

Merge onto I 30; US 67

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
115 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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
US 65 83.5 mi 1h 33m
I 30 20 mi 22m
US 165 7 mi 10m
Old Hot Springs Highway 5.7 mi 10m
AR 1 3.6 mi 6m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 83.5 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 1

3.6 mi · 6 min · AR 1
2

Continue on US 165

7.0 mi · 10 min · US 165
3

Turn right onto US 65

84 mi · 1 hr 33 min · US 65
4

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 30; US 67

20 mi · 22 min · I 30; US 67
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
7

Turn straight onto AR 5

0.4 mi · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
8

Turn slight right onto AR 5

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
9

Continue on AR 5

5.5 mi · 9 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
10

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 60.6 miles from Pea Ridge, AR, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 27 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m

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 Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, AR

This is one driving day of about 121.3 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Pea Ridge, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 83.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.6 mi from Pea Ridge, AR · 1h 12m into the drive

city in Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Hall, AR

61 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

Pine Bluff, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

White Hall, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Pea Ridge, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

Grider Field Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.3

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18705364293

Visit website

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Arkansas Post National Memorial

Arkansas Post National Memorial

National Memorial

Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversi...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
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 near mile 121.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.32 one way

$36.64 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $20.11 $40.22
premium $4.56 $21.77 $43.54
diesel $5.61 $26.78 $53.56

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: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.4 0 $12.74 $5.82
Efficient EV 30.3 0 $10.61 $4.85
EV Truck/SUV 48.5 0 $16.98 $7.76

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pea Ridge, AR

Afternoon in Pea Ridge on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kentucky, AR

Afternoon in Kentucky on Thursday

Local time

4:27 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

2 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

2h 25m 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 Pea Ridge, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, I 30, US 165. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.6 miles from Pea Ridge, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.32 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 Pea Ridge, AR to Kentucky, AR is easy. At 2h 25m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 94.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Pea Ridge, AR to Kentucky, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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