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

The driving distance from Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
67.75 mi
01h 41m
Flight
60.96 mi
98.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.96 mi
Kilometers
98.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.75 mi
Kilometers
109.03 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Dierks
Thu, Apr 16, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dierks
2026-04-16T08:36
Arrive Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dierks
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glenwood
AR

City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States

From Dierks
33.9 mi
00h 50m
To Hot Springs
33.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Dierks and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    31 m · 7 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    26.5 mi · 39 min · Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    39 mi · 58 min

  4. 4

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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Albert Pike Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hobson Avenue

    1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    3090 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dierks 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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
26.5 mi · 39%
Albert Pike Road
0.95 mi · 1%
West Grand Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
Hobson Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.26 mi
East 3rd Street
0.02 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenwood
00h 50m from Dierks
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dierks 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 Dierks to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Glenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Dierks and 33.9 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glenwood

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

52 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

68 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

73 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Texarkana

111 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dierks and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 60.96 mi (98.1 km).

Dierks

#1 Dierks

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,076
Coordinates34.1192800, -94.0165800
Altitude135
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: Dierks (-94.01658, 34.11928)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

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 Dierks and Hot Springs. The current time is 08:36:05.

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.