How far is Ashdown, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Ashdown, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashdown and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashdown and Hot Springs.
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Start on East Main Street
25 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Constitution Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · North Constitution Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 2320
58 m · 5 sec · County Road 2320
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Continue on State Highway 108
6.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 108
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Take the ramp slight left
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
70.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Valley Street
30.8 mi · 37 min · Valley Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
113 m · 12 sec · 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
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ashdown and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashdown to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Ashdown and 46.2 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashdown and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Prescott
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 Prescott.
Hope
Arkadelphia station
Texarkana
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashdown and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 84.11 mi (135.37 km).
#1 Ashdown
City in Arkansas
| Population | 4,359 |
| Coordinates | 33.6742900, -94.1313100 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
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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