Origin
Bauxite, AR
Late night in Bauxite on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bauxite, AR to Kentucky, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bauxite, AR
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Kentucky, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit between Bauxite and Kentucky, Arkansas, this 10.8-mile journey is as efficient as it gets. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. Navigating this route involves sticking to local roads, specifically Edison Avenue, South East Street, and East Carpenter Street. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is a very budget-friendly trip. Since both towns reside within the Southeast region, you won't experience any major shifts in landscape or time zones. This is a practical, no-frills connection perfect for those who need to get from point A to point B without any unnecessary highway hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Edison Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| South East Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bauxite Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Carpenter Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Hot Springs Highway
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bauxite, AR and Kentucky, AR.
1
Start on AR 183
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bauxite Highway
2
Continue on AR 183
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Edison Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto AR 35
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
4
Turn slight left onto AR 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Carpenter Street
5
Continue on AR 5
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
6
Arrive at destination
AR 5
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 3.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
AR 35 / South East Street
At end of road, turn right onto AR 35 / South East Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Kentucky on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is entirely defined by its turn-heavy local road profile. You will not spend a single mile on major highways, as the highway share for this trip is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a non-existent 0 miles on Edison Avenue, meaning you should prepare for a drive that requires constant attention and frequent turns. It is a slow-paced, technical experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography rather than letting you zone out behind the wheel. Expect a consistent, hands-on driving experience from start to finish as you navigate through these specific residential and local corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Old Hot Springs Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near AR 35 / South East Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bauxite, AR to Kentucky, AR is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 3.7 miles (AR 35 / South East Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
434 ft
282 ft
Total Climb
227 ft
Total Descent
213 ft
Highest Point
434 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
152 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Arby's
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
8min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Benton, AR
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteWaffle House
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
8min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: american
Hours: 24/7
Visit websitePizza Hut
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
8min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: pizza
Garry's Slingblade
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
4min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Colton's
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
8min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
McDonald's
Fast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
6min in
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Benton, AR
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su...
Visit websiteAshley Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Econo Lodge
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
8min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
America's Best Inns
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
8min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Eagle Suites
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
8min in
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Bauxite, AR
Full guide →Founded 1973
Arriving in Kentucky, AR
Full guide →“Bluegrass State” · Founded 1792
Kentucky is a Southern state of the United States; its state capital is Frankfort. Attractions include horse racing and beautiful lakes. It is home to famous food (Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hot Brown, and Burgoo), drink (bourbon whiskey) and music (bluegrass) traditions.
Top landmarks
- • United States Bullion Depository — building used for gold storage
- • Creation Museum — museum
- • Black Mountain — mountain in Kentucky, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Old Hot Springs Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 3.7 miles (AR 35 / South East Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kentucky, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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