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

The driving distance from Clarendon, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.39 mi
02h 35m
Flight
99.9 mi
160.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.9 mi
Kilometers
160.78 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.39 mi
Kilometers
200.18 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Thu, May 21, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Clarendon
Fri, May 22, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarendon
2026-05-21T19:42
Arrive Hot Springs
Thu, May 21, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarendon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McAlmont
AR

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas

From Clarendon
62.1 mi
01h 17m
To Hot Springs
62.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    28 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1347 ft · 39 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1332 ft · 43 sec · South 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1688 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    9.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Walnut

    6.2 mi · 9 min · East Walnut

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarendon 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Walnut
40.1 mi · 32%
East Belt Freeway
36.4 mi · 29%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 20%
South 5th Street
3.42 mi · 3%
I 440 West
0.82 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

East Walnut

Merge slight left

33.7 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlmont
01h 17m from Clarendon
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarendon and Rain Showers Likely near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

McAlmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Clarendon and 62.3 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarendon and Rain Showers Likely near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near McAlmont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McAlmont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McAlmont.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

12 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

111 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 99.9 mi (160.78 km).

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#1 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,333
Coordinates34.6931500, -91.3137400
Altitude53
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: Clarendon (-91.31374, 34.69315)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $16.62
Round trip
$33.25
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.62 $33.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.70 $37.39
Premium $4.63 $20.30 $40.61
Diesel $5.42 $23.77 $47.54

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarendon and Hot Springs. The current time is 19:42:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.