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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Clarksville, AR is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.41 mi
01h 56m
Flight
70.81 mi
113.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.81 mi
Kilometers
113.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.41 mi
Kilometers
158.38 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
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 Clarksville
Fri, Apr 10, 3:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
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
Ola
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
49.2 mi
00h 58m
To Clarksville
49.2 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
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    91 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 103, AR 21

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Rogers Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rogers Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2193 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · North College Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
51 mi · 52%
I-40
19.3 mi · 20%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 15%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 5%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 5%
South Rogers Street
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue

Exit the roundabout

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ola
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Ola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Hot Springs and 49.2 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 $13.14 one way or $26.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Ola

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

91 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 70.81 mi (113.95 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Clarksville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,721
Coordinates35.4714700, -93.4665700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Clarksville (-93.46657, 35.47147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.15 L · about $13.14
Round trip
$26.28
6.94 gal · 26.3 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.14 $26.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.78 $29.56
Premium $4.63 $16.05 $32.10
Diesel $5.42 $18.79 $37.58

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 Clarksville. 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.