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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Leachville, AR is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
213.08 mi
04h 06m
Flight
186.33 mi
299.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.33 mi
Kilometers
299.87 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.08 mi
Kilometers
342.92 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leachville
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Wed, May 13, 5:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-12T20:56
Arrive Leachville
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Hot Springs
106.5 mi
02h 03m
To Leachville
106.6 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    29.4 mi · 41 min · East Highland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    19 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 48%
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 26%
East Highland Drive
29.4 mi · 14%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
South Main Street
3.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
02h 03m from Hot Springs
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near Leachville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Hot Springs and 106.6 miles from Leachville.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.48 one way or $56.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hot Springs and Sunny near Leachville.

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Leachville. Straight-line distance: 186.33 mi (299.87 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Leachville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,843
Coordinates35.9359100, -90.2578800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Leachville (-90.25788, 35.93591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.46 L · about $28.48
Round trip
$56.96
15.04 gal · 56.92 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.48 $56.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.03 $64.06
Premium $4.63 $34.78 $69.56
Diesel $5.42 $40.72 $81.44

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Leachville. The current time is 20:56:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.