How far is Hot Springs, AR from Calico Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Calico Rock, AR is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Calico Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Calico Rock.
-
1
Start on West Grand Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue
-
2
Continue on West Grand Avenue
24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue
-
3
Keep slight left
18.2 mi · 21 min
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 22 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
2043 ft · 50 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
-
9
Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
-
10
Continue on South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street
-
11
Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65
-
12
Continue on North Broadview Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street
-
13
Continue on South Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
-
14
Continue on US Highway 65
18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65
-
15
Continue straight
787 ft · 15 sec
-
16
Continue straight
10.4 mi · 18 min
-
17
Turn slight right onto 1st Street
677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street
-
18
Turn left onto State Highway 9
7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9
-
19
Turn right
16 mi · 28 min
-
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
3118 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street
-
21
Turn left onto Sylamore Avenue
22 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Sylamore Avenue
-
22
Turn right
2077 ft · 41 sec
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Calico Rock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Grand Avenue
Continue on West Grand Avenue
24.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Chance Rain Showers near Calico Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Calico Rock?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Greenbrier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Hot Springs and 86.6 miles from Calico Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.14 one way or $46.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Chance Rain Showers near Calico Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbrier
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 Greenbrier.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Calico Rock. Straight-line distance: 123.08 mi (198.08 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 Calico Rock
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 36.1195100, -92.1359900 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calico Rock (-92.13599, 36.11951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.09 | $66.17 |
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 06, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.