How far is Glenwood, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Glenwood, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenwood and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood and Hot Springs.
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Start on North 2nd Street
28 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left
29.2 mi · 44 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Albert Pike Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Albert Pike Road
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Turn right onto Hobson Avenue
1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
3090 ft · 1 min · 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 Glenwood and Hot Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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29.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenwood 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 Glenwood to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Glenwood and 16.2 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwell
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 Rockwell.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.53 km).
#1 Glenwood
City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,057 |
| Coordinates | 34.3267700, -93.5507400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
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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