Origin
Vilonia, AR
Morning in Vilonia on Saturday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vilonia, AR to Kentucky, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vilonia, AR
Sami Abdullah
Kentucky, AR
Owen.outdoors
Trip Overview
The drive from Vilonia, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 19.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 64.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 430. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.9 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 16 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 19.9 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 12.6 miles in.
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 1h 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
33 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
45.8 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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 | 19.9 mi | 19m |
| I 430 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| US 70 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 64 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| East Oak Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 19.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vilonia, AR and Kentucky, AR.
1
Start on US 64B
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 64
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Vilonia Bypass
3
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
4
Continue on US 64
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oak Street
5
Turn left
148 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn straight onto Central Landing Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Central Landing Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Merge onto I 40; US 65
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 40; US 65
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 430: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 430
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 70
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
13
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
14
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
15
Continue on AR 5
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
16
Arrive at destination
AR 5
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Vilonia, AR · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Vilonia, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.68 one way
$19.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.63 | $21.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Kentucky, AR
Morning in Kentucky on Saturday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1h 18m 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 Vilonia, AR to Kentucky, AR covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 32.1 miles from Vilonia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.68 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 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Vilonia, 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.
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