How far is East End, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from East End, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East End and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East End and Hot Springs.
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Start on Arch Street Pike
14 m · 1 sec · Arch Street Pike
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Turn right onto East Sardis Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · East Sardis Road
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Continue on West Sardis Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · West Sardis Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bauxite Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bauxite Highway
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Continue on Edison Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Edison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South East Street
1335 ft · 27 sec · South East Street
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Turn left onto East Ashley Street
551 ft · 16 sec · East Ashley Street
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Turn left onto West Ashley Street
116 m · 19 sec · West Ashley Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
123 m · 19 sec · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West South Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West South Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West South Street
135 m · 9 sec · West South Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-30 Frontage Road
26 m · 2 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto I-30 Frontage Road
2406 ft · 48 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
724 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 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 East End and Hot Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US-70 West
Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
24.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East End to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Haskell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from East End and 25 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around East End and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Haskell
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 Haskell.
Malvern station
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Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East End and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 40.78 mi (65.63 km).
#1 East End
Census-designated place in Saline County, Arkansas
| Population | 6,998 |
| Coordinates | 34.5506500, -92.3409900 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
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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