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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Harrison, AR is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
157.58 mi
03h 34m
Flight
119.3 mi
191.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.3 mi
Kilometers
191.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.58 mi
Kilometers
253.6 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Sat, May 2, 1:16 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sat, May 2, 4:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-02T09:41
Arrive Harrison
Sat, May 2, 1:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 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
Dover
AR

Small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Hot Springs
78.9 mi
01h 47m
To Harrison
78.7 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Market Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Camp Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 7 North

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · State Route 7 North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Court Street

    18.2 mi · 27 min · Court Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1110 ft · 26 sec · West Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    92 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Stephenson Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 7 North
56.2 mi · 36%
Park Avenue
51 mi · 32%
Court Street
18.2 mi · 12%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 9%
Union Street
9.9 mi · 6%
South Market Street
4.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 7 North

Continue on State Route 7 North

56.2 mi · 01h 24m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
119.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 47m from Hot Springs
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Hot Springs and 78.7 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

104 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

118 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 119.3 mi (191.99 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Harrison

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,139
Coordinates36.2297900, -93.1076800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Harrison (-93.10768, 36.22979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $21.06
Round trip
$42.11
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.06 $42.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.68 $47.36
Premium $4.63 $25.72 $51.43
Diesel $5.42 $30.11 $60.21

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Harrison. The current time is 09:41:59.

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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.