Road Trips from Kentucky, AR
Heading out from Kentucky, AR, you've got options for quick half-day excursions or longer drives. Most routes stick to mostly flat terrain, with a few gently rolling options if you want a little more variation. All picks have access to Hot Springs National Park, so nature is a constant theme, whether you're going 16 miles or over 200. These are primarily highway drives, generally rated with a drive score of 7 or 8, making for straightforward travel.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
7
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Luxora, AR
3h 41m205.4 mi one way
Prairie Grove, AR
3h 48m211 mi one way
This 211-mile drive takes approximately 3.8 hours. It features gently rolling terrain, differentiating it from some of the flatter routes. You'll also have access to Hot Springs National Park on this trip.
Rector, AR
3h 50m200.2 mi one way
Covering 200.2 miles and taking 3.8 hours, this pick offers a substantial drive. The terrain is mostly flat, and like all other destinations from Kentucky, AR, it provides access to Hot Springs National Park.
West Fork, AR
3h 30m200.5 mi one way
This trip spans 200.5 miles and will take around 3.5 hours. The terrain here is gently rolling, offering a bit more topography than the flat routes. Hot Springs National Park is accessible from this destination.
Earle, AR
2h 49m149.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
Decatur, AR
4h 30m248.2 mi one way
This is your longest drive at 248.2 miles, requiring about 4.5 hours. It features gently rolling terrain and includes access to Hot Springs National Park. It’s the most extensive option available from Kentucky, AR.
Green Forest, AR
4h 6m181.8 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Luxora, AR
3h 41m205.4 mi one way
Decatur, AR
4h 30m248.2 mi one way
Traskwood, AR
27m16.6 mi one way
Prairie Grove, AR
3h 48m211 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With access to Hot Springs National Park and varied terrain, spring offers pleasant conditions for exploring the natural surroundings on any of these highway-focused drives.
Summer
The mostly flat and gently rolling terrains are suitable for summer exploration. All routes provide access to Hot Springs National Park for outdoor activities.
Fall
Enjoy the mostly flat and gently rolling landscapes as you travel to destinations with access to Hot Springs National Park during the fall.
Winter
Winter drives to destinations with access to Hot Springs National Park are feasible, with mostly flat terrain dominating most of the routes.
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