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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Camden, AR is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
84.33 mi
01h 57m
Flight
64.75 mi
104.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.75 mi
Kilometers
104.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.33 mi
Kilometers
135.72 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Apr 10, 3:22 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 10, 5:19 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 Camden
Fri, Apr 10, 3:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Knoxville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
42.2 mi
00h 58m
To Camden
42.1 mi
00h 58m

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

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Caddo Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Caddo Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    24.2 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Buren Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Van Buren Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Northwest

    92 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    962 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue
31.6 mi · 37%
Caddo Street
13.4 mi · 16%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 4%
Van Buren Street
2 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
0.19 mi
Harrison Avenue Northwest
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

24.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
00h 58m from Hot Springs
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Hot Springs and 42.1 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Knoxville

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

6 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

32 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

74 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

96 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Camden. Straight-line distance: 64.75 mi (104.21 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Camden

County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

Population10,638
Coordinates33.5845600, -92.8343300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Camden (-92.83433, 33.58456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.49
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.25 $22.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $4.63 $13.74 $27.47
Diesel $5.42 $16.08 $32.17

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Camden. The current time is 13:25:29.

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.