How far is Hot Springs, AR from Eureka Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Eureka Springs, AR is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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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 Eureka Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Eureka Springs.
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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
42.5 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville
1523 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
48.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Turn right onto Lee Street
842 ft · 14 sec · Lee Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Parrott Drive
2599 ft · 44 sec · North Parrott Drive
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Turn slight left
25.7 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Van Buren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
32 m · 7 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Eureka Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
48.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Eureka Springs?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Hot Springs and 98.4 miles from Eureka Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Eureka Springs. Straight-line distance: 136.62 mi (219.87 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 Eureka Springs
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,084 |
| Coordinates | 36.4011800, -93.7379700 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eureka Springs (-93.73797, 36.40118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.14 | $64.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
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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