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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Hoxie, AR is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.67 mi
03h 19m
Flight
158.69 mi
255.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.69 mi
Kilometers
255.39 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.67 mi
Kilometers
290.76 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoxie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-18T05:23
Arrive Hoxie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Hot Springs
90.3 mi
01h 39m
To Hoxie
90.3 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Hoxie, Jonesboro

    2222 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    127 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2571 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lindsey

Car Route Details

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

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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
120 mi · 66%
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 31%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
US 63
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

91.7 mi · 01h 35m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
158.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
01h 39m from Hot Springs
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoxie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Hot Springs and 90.3 miles from Hoxie.

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

The direct path is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoxie.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Hoxie. Straight-line distance: 158.69 mi (255.39 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Hoxie

City in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,579
Coordinates36.0503500, -90.9751200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Hoxie (-90.97512, 36.05035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.25
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.12 $48.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.13 $54.26
Premium $4.63 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.42 $34.49 $68.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Hoxie. The current time is 05:23:19.

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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.