How far is Hot Springs, AR from Brinkley, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Brinkley, AR is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Brinkley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Brinkley.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
56 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Brinkley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
56 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brinkley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Brinkley?
The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 59.7 miles from Hot Springs and 59.8 miles from Brinkley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brinkley.
Stop Ideas Near McAlmont
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 McAlmont.
Little Rock Union Station
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Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Brinkley. Straight-line distance: 108.98 mi (175.38 km).
#1 Hot Springs
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 38,939 |
| Coordinates | 34.5037000, -93.0551800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brinkley
City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,537 |
| Coordinates | 34.8878700, -91.1945700 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brinkley (-91.19457, 34.88787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
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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