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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Ashdown, AR is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
119.58 mi
02h 15m
Flight
84.11 mi
135.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.11 mi
Kilometers
135.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.58 mi
Kilometers
192.45 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 10, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-10T11:34
Arrive Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs
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
Prescott
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
59.8 mi
01h 07m
To Ashdown
59.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue

    18.8 mi · 21 min · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 108: Mandeville

    1614 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 108

    6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 108

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North State Line Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · North State Line Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prescott
01h 07m from Hot Springs
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ashdown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Hot Springs and 59.8 miles from Ashdown.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prescott

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

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

RAIL

Hope

25 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

46 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Texarkana

75 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Malvern station

82 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Ashdown. Straight-line distance: 84.11 mi (135.37 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Ashdown

#2 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Ashdown (-94.13131, 33.67429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.97 L · about $15.98
Round trip
$31.96
8.44 gal · 31.94 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.98 $31.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.97 $35.95
Premium $4.63 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.42 $22.85 $45.70

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Ashdown. The current time is 11:34:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.