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

The driving distance from Greenwood, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
115.33 mi
02h 21m
Flight
83.98 mi
135.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.98 mi
Kilometers
135.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.33 mi
Kilometers
185.61 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oden
AR

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Greenwood
57.5 mi
01h 10m
To Hot Springs
57.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
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 Greenwood and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1169 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    715 ft · 21 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Hackett Road

    526 ft · 24 sec · Old Hackett Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Coker Street

    1730 ft · 37 sec · South Coker Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    1369 ft · 27 sec · West Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Excelsior Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Excelsior Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    44.5 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Albert Pike Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Albert Pike Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hobson Avenue

    1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    3090 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert Pike Road
2.62 mi · 2%
Excelsior Road
1.57 mi · 1%
West Grand Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
Hobson Avenue
0.37 mi
South Coker Street
0.33 mi
3rd Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.1 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oden
01h 10m from Greenwood
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Oden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Greenwood and 57.8 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oden

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

87 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 83.98 mi (135.15 km).

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#1 Greenwood

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

Population8,952
Coordinates35.2156500, -94.2557700
Altitude160
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: North Main Street (-94.25582, 35.215649)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.83
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.41 $30.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.33 $34.67
Premium $4.63 $18.82 $37.65
Diesel $5.42 $22.04 $44.08

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 Greenwood and Hot Springs. The current time is 22:36:21.

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.