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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Hampton, AR is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101 mi
02h 02m
Flight
74.68 mi
120.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.68 mi
Kilometers
120.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101 mi
Kilometers
162.54 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-23T07:04
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Sheridan
AR

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

From Hot Springs
50.5 mi
01h 01m
To Hampton
50.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sheridan Bypass

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on South Rock Street

    29.4 mi · 34 min · South Rock Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    9 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Rock Street
29.4 mi · 29%
US 167
18.1 mi · 18%
Malvern Road
13.8 mi · 14%
Sheridan Bypass
5.18 mi · 5%
Malvern Avenue
5.15 mi · 5%
West Grand Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

South Rock Street

Continue on South Rock Street

29.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
01h 01m from Hot Springs
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Hot Springs and 50.5 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hot Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

50 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

64 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 74.68 mi (120.18 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hampton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,238
Coordinates33.5378900, -92.4698800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Hampton (-92.46988, 33.53789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.49 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
7.12 gal · 26.98 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.16 $30.32
Premium $4.63 $16.47 $32.93
Diesel $5.42 $19.28 $38.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Hampton. The current time is 07:04:03.

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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.