How far is Coal Hill, AR from Hot Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Coal Hill, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.23 mi
02h 11m
Flight
73.38 mi
118.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.38 mi
Kilometers
118.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.23 mi
Kilometers
175.79 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Mon, May 4, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Coal Hill
Tue, May 5, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Hill
2026-05-04T20:15
Arrive Hot Springs
Mon, May 4, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Hill
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
Ola
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Coal Hill
54.6 mi
01h 05m
To Hot Springs
54.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Hill and Hot Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    76 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  10. 10

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

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  11. 11

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  12. 12

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal Hill 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 41%
3rd Street
22.8 mi · 21%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 13%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 6%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 4%
West Main Street
3.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South State Highway 7

Turn left onto South State Highway 7

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ola
01h 05m from Coal Hill
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coal Hill 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 Coal Hill to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Ola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Coal Hill and 54.6 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coal Hill and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Ola

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ola, 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 Ola.

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

91 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Hill and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 73.38 mi (118.09 km).

Coal Hill

#1 Coal Hill

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,003
Coordinates35.4373100, -93.6729700
Altitude144
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: Coal Hill (-93.67297, 35.43731)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.59 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.16
7.7 gal · 29.18 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.58 $29.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.40 $32.79
Premium $4.63 $17.81 $35.61
Diesel $5.42 $20.85 $41.70

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Hill and Hot Springs. The current time is 20:15:04.

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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.