How far is Amarillo, TX from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Hot Springs, AR is about 566.5 miles (911.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 499.8 miles (804.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Hot Springs.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
11.1 mi · 13 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right onto East US Highway 66
1.3 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 66
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Continue on East Business 40
3.2 mi · 3 min · East Business 40
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
170.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
64.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
2140 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard
6.2 mi · 9 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Towson Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · Towson Avenue
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Turn right onto US Highway 71 South
55.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US Highway 71 South
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Turn left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Continue on Albert Pike Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Albert Pike Road
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Turn right onto Hobson Avenue
1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
3090 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Hot Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
171 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Amarillo and Sunny near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 566.5 miles (911.7 km) and usually takes 10h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McLoud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282 miles from Amarillo and 284.5 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 499.8 miles (804.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.76 one way or $155.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amarillo and Sunny near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near McLoud
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLoud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 499.84 mi (804.42 km).
#1 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hot Springs
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 38,939 |
| Coordinates | 34.5037000, -93.0551800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 912 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $77.76 | $155.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $88.06 | $176.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $95.49 | $190.98 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $114.44 | $228.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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