How far is Hot Springs, AR from De Queen, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to De Queen, AR is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
88.62 mi
02h 12m
Flight
80.18 mi
129.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.62 mi
Kilometers
142.62 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 11:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-16T07:03
Arrive De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Daisy
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Hot Springs
44.2 mi
01h 06m
To De Queen
44.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 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 De Queen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and De Queen.

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Albert Pike Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on US 70

    31.2 mi · 46 min · US 70

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
78.2 mi · 88%
Airport Road
7.74 mi · 9%
West Grand Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Albert Pike Road
0.9 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Summer Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

US 70

Continue straight

38.3 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Daisy
01h 06m from Hot Springs
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to De Queen?

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Daisy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Hot Springs and 44.4 miles from De Queen.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.

Stop Ideas Near Daisy

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

65 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Hope

65 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Texarkana

95 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and De Queen. Straight-line distance: 80.18 mi (129.03 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
De Queen

#2 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: De Queen (-94.34132, 34.03789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.85 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.63 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.42 $16.95 $33.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and De Queen. The current time is 07:03:53.

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.