How far is Hot Springs, AR from Centerton, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Centerton, AR is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Centerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Centerton.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
91 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Continue on 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North State Highway 7
888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road
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Continue on Lakewood Drive
112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I-40
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
17.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bentonville, Rogers
821 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bentonville
747 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Walton Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast Walton Boulevard
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Continue on South Walton Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Walton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 14th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 14th Street
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Continue on East Centerton Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Centerton Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Main Street
150 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Spring Street
28 m · 4 sec · West Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Centerton.
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
Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Centerton?
The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Hot Springs and 107.1 miles from Centerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.63 one way or $57.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centerton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Centerton. Straight-line distance: 145.74 mi (234.55 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 Centerton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 17,736 |
| Coordinates | 36.3598000, -94.2852100 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerton (-94.28521, 36.3598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.96 | $69.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.94 | $81.87 |
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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