How far is Corning, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Corning, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corning and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corning and Hot Springs.
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Start on West Elm Street
2172 ft · 37 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue
108 m · 14 sec · South Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
27.3 mi · 31 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
122.9 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
24.6 mi · 31 min
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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 Corning and Hot Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
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123 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Corning and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corning to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Corning and 113 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corning and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob
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 Bald Knob.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corning and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 191.61 mi (308.36 km).
#1 Corning
City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 36.4078400, -90.5798300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $3.79 | $29.88 | $59.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.60 | $67.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.72 | $85.45 |
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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