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

The driving distance from Farmington, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.28 mi
03h 26m
Flight
125.77 mi
202.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.77 mi
Kilometers
202.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.28 mi
Kilometers
298.18 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Farmington
94 mi
01h 43m
To Hot Springs
91.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Shiloh Drive

    100 m · 16 sec · South Shiloh Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1065 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway

    41.9 mi · 42 min · Fulbright Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  13. 13

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  14. 14

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Hot Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 35%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 24%
Fulbright Expressway
41.9 mi · 23%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 8%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 3%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

64.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 43m from Farmington
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington and 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 Farmington to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Farmington and 91.3 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.77 one way or $49.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 125.77 mi (202.4 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,569
Coordinates36.0420200, -94.2471500
Altitude362
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 Main Street (-94.247153, 36.041981)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.75 L · about $24.77
Round trip
$49.53
13.08 gal · 49.5 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.77 $49.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.85 $55.71
Premium $4.63 $30.25 $60.50
Diesel $5.42 $35.41 $70.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Hot Springs. The current time is 23:34:53.

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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.