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Trip from Haskell, AR to Kentucky, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

12.8 mi

21 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m ★

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

Downtown Haskell, AR, AR

Haskell, AR

Md Jawadur Rahman

Downtown Kentucky, AR, AR

Kentucky, AR

Owen.outdoors

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Haskell to Kentucky, you are looking at a brief 12.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 21 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward trip across Arkansas. Because the entire route is well under an hour, it serves perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via a combination of Grand Avenue, Highway 67, and I-30 East to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical drive that connects two points within the Southeast region. Whether you are running errands or visiting friends, the ease of this transit makes it a low-stress option for your travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Hot Springs Highway 5.5 mi 9m
US 67 2.8 mi 3m
AR 229 1.5 mi 2m
US Highway 67 1.5 mi 2m
Grand Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West Carpenter Street 0.4 mi <1m
Kennedy Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Old Hot Springs Highway — 5.5 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Kennedy Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Kennedy Street
2

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
3

Continue on AR 229

1.5 mi · 2 min · AR 229
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 67

1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 67
5

Take the ramp onto US 67

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 67
Toward I30 East
6

Take the exit

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

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 36 sec
8

At end of road, turn left onto AR 35

0.4 mi · 39 sec · West Carpenter Street
9

Continue on AR 5

5.5 mi · 9 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
10

Arrive at destination

AR 5

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Grand Avenue

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 67 / US Highway 67

At end of road, turn right onto US 67 / US Highway 67

Navigation decision point

3
3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 67

Take the ramp onto US 67 toward I30 East

Navigation decision point

Toward I30 East
5
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m 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
4
6.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | AR 35 / West Carpenter Street

At end of road, turn left onto AR 35 / West Carpenter Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.93 one way

$3.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.12 $4.24
premium $4.56 $2.30 $4.59
diesel $5.61 $2.83 $5.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 3.8 0 $1.34 $0.61
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
EV Truck/SUV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Haskell, AR

Late night in Haskell on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kentucky, AR

Late night in Kentucky on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

21m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will find that the highway share for this trip is 0%, meaning you stay off the major freeways despite the road names involved. Navigating Grand Avenue serves as your longest uninterrupted stretch, though it is categorized as 0 miles due to the frequent turns required throughout the journey. The personality of this drive is dictated by local roads, demanding your full attention as you transition between segments. Expect a functional, technical commute that changes pace frequently as you wind your way through the local landscape.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 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?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Grand Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 67 / US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 67): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Haskell, AR

Full guide →

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 21m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 67 / US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 67): Navigation decision point.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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