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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Crossett, AR is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.14 mi
03h 10m
Flight
113.91 mi
183.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.91 mi
Kilometers
183.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.14 mi
Kilometers
257.72 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crossett
Tue, May 5, 11:26 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Tue, May 5, 2:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-05T08:16
Arrive Crossett
Tue, May 5, 11:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Friendship
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Hot Springs
80.1 mi
01h 35m
To Crossett
80 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    2569 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Malvern Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Malvern Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  13. 13

    Turn right

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2598 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 14%
Malvern Road
13.8 mi · 9%
US 270 East
10.5 mi · 7%
Malvern Avenue
5.15 mi · 3%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

51.7 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
01h 35m from Hot Springs
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Crossett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Hot Springs and 80 miles from Crossett.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Crossett.

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Crossett. Straight-line distance: 113.91 mi (183.32 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Crossett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,701
Coordinates33.1281800, -91.9612400
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Crossett (-91.96124, 33.12818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.39 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.79
11.3 gal · 42.78 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.40 $42.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.06 $48.13
Premium $4.63 $26.13 $52.26
Diesel $5.42 $30.59 $61.19

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Crossett. The current time is 08:16:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.