Origin
Kentucky, AR
Morning in Kentucky on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kentucky, AR to Traskwood, 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
27m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kentucky, AR
Owen.outdoors
Traskwood, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
Kentucky, AR to Traskwood, AR is 16.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via AR 229 and I-30, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Given its brief length and focus on highway driving, this route is ideal for a quick transit rather than an extended excursion. It’s a straightforward journey primarily on main roads, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 229 | 6 mi | 10m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| I 30 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 67 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 67 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
AR 229
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky, AR and Traskwood, AR.
1
Start on AR 5
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
2
Continue on AR 5
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
3
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
5
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
6
Take the exit onto US 67
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 67
Toward US 67 South: Arkansas Health Center
7
Turn left onto US 67
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 67
8
Turn left onto AR 229
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
AR 229
9
At end of road, turn left onto AR 229
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 30; US 67; US 70
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 67
Take the exit onto US 67 toward US 67 South: Arkansas Health Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 67 South: Arkansas Health Center
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 67 / US Highway 67
Turn left onto US 67 / US Highway 67
Navigation decision point
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
AR 229 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto AR 229 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Traskwood, AR
Morning in Traskwood on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
27m 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?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the drive utilizing major roads like I-30. You'll experience a significant stretch of 6 miles on AR 229, offering a taste of the main road before transitioning to faster sections. The character of the drive shifts as you move from AR 229 to Old Hot Springs Highway and finally onto I-30, providing a mix of local access and interstate speeds. Expect a generally smooth and direct experience, with minimal technical driving.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on AR 229.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 229 and Old Hot Springs Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6 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 27m 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 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (I 30; US 67; US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.4 miles (US 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting 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 27m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on AR 229. 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 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (I 30; US 67; US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.4 miles (US 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Traskwood, 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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