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

The driving distance from Harrison, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.39 mi
03h 19m
Flight
119.3 mi
191.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.3 mi
Kilometers
191.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.39 mi
Kilometers
295.13 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, May 2, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in Harrison
Sat, May 2, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-05-02T11:17
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, May 2, 2:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Dover
AR

Small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Harrison
78.9 mi
01h 39m
To Hot Springs
104.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stephenson Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1110 ft · 26 sec · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    1 km · 58 sec · South Pine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilson Avenue

    18.2 mi · 28 min · Wilson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stone Street

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Stone Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Camp Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Market Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Arkansas Avenue

    9.9 mi · 15 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  10. 10

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

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  11. 11

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  12. 12

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stone Street
56.2 mi · 31%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 24%
Wilson Avenue
18.2 mi · 10%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 8%
North Arkansas Avenue
9.89 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Stone Street

Turn left onto Stone Street

56.2 mi · 01h 23m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.1 mi
119.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 39m from Harrison
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrison and Partly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrison to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Harrison and 104.5 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.50 one way or $49.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrison and Partly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

104 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

118 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 119.3 mi (191.99 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,139
Coordinates36.2297900, -93.1076800
Altitude320
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 Stephenson Avenue (-93.10768, 36.229797)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.5 L · about $24.50
Round trip
$49.00
12.94 gal · 49 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.50 $49.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.56 $55.11
Premium $4.63 $29.92 $59.85
Diesel $5.42 $35.04 $70.07

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Hot Springs. The current time is 11:17:48.

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.