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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.55 mi
03h 35m
Flight
191.61 mi
308.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.61 mi
Kilometers
308.36 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.55 mi
Kilometers
359.77 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT
Return by in Corning
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corning
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Hot Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corning
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
Bald Knob
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Corning
110.6 mi
01h 47m
To Hot Springs
113 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    2172 ft · 37 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue

    108 m · 14 sec · South Missouri Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    27.3 mi · 31 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
164 mi · 73%
Texarkana
27 mi · 12%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 11%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 2%
West Elm Street
0.41 mi
South Missouri Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

123 mi · 02h 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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bald Knob
01h 47m from Corning
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

90 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

101 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corning and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 191.61 mi (308.36 km).

Corning

#1 Corning

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates36.4078400, -90.5798300
Altitude88
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 Elm Street (-90.579796, 36.407884)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.86 L · about $29.88
Round trip
$59.76
15.78 gal · 59.72 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corning and Hot Springs. The current time is 19:47:46.

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.