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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Augusta, AR is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
126.1 mi
02h 26m
Flight
109.83 mi
176.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.83 mi
Kilometers
176.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.1 mi
Kilometers
202.94 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-19T04:00
Arrive Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
McAlmont
AR

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas

From Hot Springs
63 mi
01h 13m
To Augusta
63.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1372 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1351 ft · 27 sec · North 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Magnolia

    686 ft · 19 sec · Magnolia

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    2624 ft · 52 sec · North 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Augusta.

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 44%
Saint Louis
55 mi · 44%
US 64 East
12.7 mi · 10%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.5 mi
North 5th Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

28.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlmont
01h 13m from Hot Springs
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

McAlmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Hot Springs and 63.1 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hot Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near McAlmont

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

12 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

111 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 109.83 mi (176.76 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Augusta

Town in Arkansas

Population1,929
Coordinates35.2823100, -91.3654100
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Augusta (-91.36541, 35.28231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $16.85
Round trip
$33.70
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.85 $33.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.95 $37.91
Premium $4.63 $20.58 $41.16
Diesel $5.42 $24.10 $48.19

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 Hot Springs and Augusta. The current time is 04:00:40.

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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.