Origin
Kentucky, AR
Late night in Kentucky on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kentucky, AR to Shannon Hills, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kentucky, AR
Owen.outdoors
Shannon Hills, AR
Griffin Wooldridge
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in Arkansas, the 21-mile trip from Kentucky to Shannon Hills is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $3 for fuel, making this an incredibly economical trip to add to your schedule. Navigating between these two Southeast Arkansas locations relies on local roads like Mablevale West Road rather than long-distance highway hauls. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that is ideal if you need to travel between these points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Sardis Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Loop Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mabelvale West Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Alexander Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| AR 35 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky, AR and Shannon Hills, AR.
1
Start on AR 5
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
2
Continue on AR 35
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
AR 35
3
Turn sharp left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
4
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
516 ft
·
12 sec
6
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 128
Toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
8
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
10
Turn slight right onto Mabelvale West Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mabelvale West Road
11
Turn slight right
130 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn straight onto South Loop Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Loop Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Alexander Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexander Road
14
Turn right onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sardis Road
15
Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tall Pine Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Tall Pine Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 128
Toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, B...
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Alexander Road
At end of road, turn left onto Alexander Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Sardis Road
Turn right onto Sardis Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Tall Pine Drive
Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Shannon Hills, AR
Late night in Shannon Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
33m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t find yourself settling into a long, monotonous rhythm behind the wheel. The route lacks any significant stretches on I-30, meaning your longest uninterrupted segment is essentially zero miles. Instead, the character of this drive is defined by the twists and turns of local streets like Mabelvale West Road. You will spend the entire 29-minute duration navigating local infrastructure, which requires more active attention than a typical highway commute.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on I 30.
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 5.9 miles in.
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 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (Alexander Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
467 ft
315 ft
Total Climb
245 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
467 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
152 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Kentucky, AR
Full guide →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.
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 33m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on I 30. 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 5.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (Alexander Road): 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 Shannon Hills, 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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