How far is De Queen, AR from Hot Springs, AR?

The driving distance from De Queen, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
88.78 mi
01h 47m
Flight
80.18 mi
129.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.78 mi
Kilometers
142.88 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Queen
2026-04-16T05:16
Arrive Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Queen
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
Daisy
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From De Queen
44.4 mi
00h 53m
To Hot Springs
44.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Queen and Hot Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Collin Raye Drive

    8.6 mi · 12 min · West Collin Raye Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    39 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Albert Pike Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Albert Pike Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hobson Avenue

    1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    3090 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Queen 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Collin Raye Drive
8.64 mi · 10%
Albert Pike Road
0.95 mi · 1%
West Grand Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Hobson Avenue
0.37 mi
3rd Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

39 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Daisy
00h 53m from De Queen
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Queen and 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 De Queen to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Daisy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from De Queen and 44.4 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Queen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Daisy

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

65 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Hope

65 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Texarkana

95 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Queen and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 80.18 mi (129.03 km).

De Queen

#1 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
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 Dequeen Avenue (-94.34132, 34.03776)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.85 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.63 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.42 $16.95 $33.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between De Queen and Hot Springs. The current time is 05:16:17.

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.