How far is Eureka Springs, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Eureka Springs, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka Springs and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka Springs and Hot Springs.
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Start on 1st Street
32 m · 13 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left
20 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
17 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
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Continue on East Van Buren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
1 km · 57 sec · Huntsville Road
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Continue on Van Buren Street
25.6 mi · 38 min · Van Buren Street
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Continue on East Main Street
132 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Lee Street
842 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harris Street
20.4 mi · 30 min · South Harris Street
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto 5th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 5th Street
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Turn left
24.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the ramp left
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1557 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue on AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South
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Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue
30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue
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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 Eureka Springs and Hot Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South State Highway 7
Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eureka Springs to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Eureka Springs and 98.5 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eureka Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Springs and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 136.62 mi (219.87 km).
#1 Eureka Springs
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,084 |
| Coordinates | 36.4011800, -93.7379700 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| 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: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.14 | $64.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
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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