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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Bryant, AR is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.74 mi
02h 49m
Flight
116.64 mi
187.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.64 mi
Kilometers
187.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.74 mi
Kilometers
232.94 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryant
Fri, Apr 10, 4:14 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 10, 7:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-10T13:25
Arrive Bryant
Fri, Apr 10, 4:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Holland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
72.4 mi
01h 24m
To Bryant
72.4 mi
01h 24m

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
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    30.9 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Heber Springs Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Heber Springs Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Simpson Road

    726 ft · 32 sec · Simpson Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 39%
Saint Louis
55 mi · 38%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Heber Springs Road
0.82 mi · 1%
US 64 East
0.29 mi
Simpson Road
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.9 mi · 00h 41m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
01h 24m from Hot Springs
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Hot Springs and 72.4 miles from Bryant.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

29 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 116.64 mi (187.71 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Bryant

City in Arkansas, USA

Population21,375
Coordinates35.7417400, -91.6520800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Bryant (-91.65208, 35.74174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.33 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.70
10.22 gal · 38.66 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.35 $38.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.76 $43.53
Premium $4.63 $23.63 $47.27
Diesel $5.42 $27.67 $55.34

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 Bryant. The current time is 13:25:30.

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.