How far is Centerton, AR from Hot Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Centerton, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.07 mi
03h 54m
Flight
145.74 mi
234.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.74 mi
Kilometers
234.55 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.07 mi
Kilometers
341.29 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:38 AM CDT
Return by in Centerton
Sat, May 30, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerton
2026-05-29T22:44
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Centerton
107.4 mi
01h 57m
To Hot Springs
104.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Centerton and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centerton and Hot Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Spring Street

    28 m · 6 sec · West Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    150 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Centerton Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Centerton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest 14th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 14th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 14th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1203 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  16. 16

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerton and Hot Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
67.6 mi · 32%
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 31%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 21%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 3%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.4 mi
145.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 57m from Centerton
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centerton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centerton to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Centerton and 104.7 miles from Hot Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.33 one way or $56.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centerton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hot Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerton and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 145.74 mi (234.55 km).

Centerton

#1 Centerton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population17,736
Coordinates36.3598000, -94.2852100
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Hot Springs

#2 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: West Spring Street (-94.28521, 36.35982)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.33 L · about $28.33
Round trip
$56.65
14.96 gal · 56.66 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.33 $56.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.86 $63.71
Premium $4.63 $34.60 $69.19
Diesel $5.42 $40.50 $81.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerton and Hot Springs. The current time is 22:44:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.