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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Judsonia, AR is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.22 mi
02h 03m
Flight
96.11 mi
154.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.11 mi
Kilometers
154.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.22 mi
Kilometers
172.55 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Judsonia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive Judsonia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Hot Springs
53.6 mi
01h 01m
To Judsonia
53.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 385: Judsonia

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cw Road

    2045 ft · 41 sec · Cw Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hopkins Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hopkins Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Washington Street

    2484 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Van Buren Avenue

    97 m · 14 sec · Van Buren Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Adams Street

    17 m · 2 sec · West Adams Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Adams Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 52%
Saint Louis
47.5 mi · 44%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Hopkins Drive
0.97 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
0.47 mi
Cw Road
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

28.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
01h 01m from Hot Springs
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Judsonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Hot Springs and 53.6 miles from Judsonia.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 $14.31 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hot Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Judsonia.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Judsonia. Straight-line distance: 96.11 mi (154.68 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Judsonia

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,992
Coordinates35.2700900, -91.6398600
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Judsonia (-91.63986, 35.27009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $14.31
Round trip
$28.63
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.31 $28.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.10 $32.20
Premium $4.63 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $5.42 $20.47 $40.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Judsonia. The current time is 04:37:49.

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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.