How far is Harrisburg, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Hot Springs.
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Start on West Jackson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Amagon Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp left
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 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 Harrisburg 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.
State Highway 14
Merge slight left
80 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Harrisburg and 84.3 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Harrisburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
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 Ward.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 151.22 mi (243.37 km).
#1 Harrisburg
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,289 |
| Coordinates | 35.5642500, -90.7167800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
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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