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Trip from Tuckerman, AR to Kentucky, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

126.5 mi

204 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

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Tuckerman, AR

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Kentucky, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tuckerman, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 126.5 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 30, AR 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.10 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

63.3 miles from Tuckerman, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 126.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 126.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.5 miles on I 57.

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 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 37; AR 367.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 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 37; AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (AR 18 / Air Base Road): Navigation decision point; at 94.6 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 37; AR 367

Turn left onto AR 37; AR 367

Navigation decision point

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | AR 18 / Air Base Road

Turn left onto AR 18 / Air Base Road

Navigation decision point

5
94.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | US 167

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
99.5 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward Texarkana
5
120.3 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tuckerman, AR and Kentucky, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Texarkana.

Little Rock

8 mi in | ~14m

Texarkana

99.5 mi in | ~1h 50m | via I 30; US 67

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 85.5 mi 1h 27m
I 30 20.8 mi 23m
AR 37 7.3 mi 12m
Old Hot Springs Highway 5.7 mi 10m
US 167 4.9 mi 6m
I 40 0.9 mi 1m
Air Base Road 0.6 mi <1m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 85.5 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

294 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto AR 37; AR 367

7.3 mi · 12 min · AR 37; AR 367
3

Turn left onto AR 18

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Air Base Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Little Rock
5

Merge onto I 57

85 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 57
6

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167
7

Take the exit onto US 167

4.9 mi · 6 min · US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67

21 mi · 23 min · I 30; US 67
Exit 138 Toward Texarkana Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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 63.3 miles from Tuckerman, AR, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.5 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 28 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 54m

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 Tuckerman, 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 Tuckerman, AR

This is one driving day of about 126.5 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Tuckerman, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 85.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.3 mi from Tuckerman, AR · 1h 11m into the drive

Downtown Sherwood, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sherwood, AR

63 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

Bald Knob, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cabot, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Tuckerman, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.5 miles.

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.

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...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 126.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.10 one way

$38.21 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $20.97 $41.94
premium $4.56 $22.71 $45.41
diesel $5.61 $27.93 $55.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

EV Connect Charging Station

Newport, Arkansas

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Newport, Arkansas

Blink

1 DCFC

EV Connect: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.9 0 $13.28 $6.07
Efficient EV 31.6 0 $11.07 $5.06
EV Truck/SUV 50.6 0 $17.71 $8.10

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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

Tuckerman, AR

Afternoon in Tuckerman on Thursday

Local time

2:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kentucky, AR

Afternoon in Kentucky on Thursday

Local time

2:28 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 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 24m 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 Tuckerman, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 126.5 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 30, AR 37. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.3 miles from Tuckerman, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.10 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 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 37; AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (AR 18 / Air Base Road): Navigation decision point; at 94.6 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tuckerman, AR and Kentucky, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Texarkana.

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