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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
9.9 mi · 15 min · Union Street
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Continue on South Market Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Market Street
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Turn left onto Camp Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Street
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Continue on State Route 7 North
56.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · State Route 7 North
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Turn right onto Court Street
18.2 mi · 27 min · Court Street
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Continue on South Pine Street
1 km · 1 min · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1110 ft · 26 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
92 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Stephenson Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · West Stephenson Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 119.3 mi (191.99 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 Harrison
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,139 |
| Coordinates | 36.2297900, -93.1076800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrison (-93.10768, 36.22979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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