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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Lepanto, AR is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
197.86 mi
04h 04m
Flight
172.08 mi
276.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.08 mi
Kilometers
276.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.86 mi
Kilometers
318.43 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lepanto
Sun, May 31, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-31T05:42
Arrive Lepanto
Sun, May 31, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Hot Springs
98.9 mi
02h 02m
To Lepanto
99 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.7 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 14: Waldenburg

    1683 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 14

  11. 11

    Continue on Amagon Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  14. 14

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    12.3 mi · 18 min · West Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin

    1305 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Nathan Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Nathan Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Greenwood Avenue

    995 ft · 40 sec · Greenwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    60 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
80 mi · 40%
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 28%
State Highway 14
26.2 mi · 13%
West Jackson Street
12.3 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.15 mi · 3%
Amagon Street
4.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

51.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
02h 02m from Hot Springs
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lepanto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Hot Springs and 99 miles from Lepanto.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Hot Springs and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lepanto.

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Lepanto. Straight-line distance: 172.08 mi (276.94 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Lepanto

City in Arkansas

Population1,796
Coordinates35.6111900, -90.3298200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Lepanto (-90.32982, 35.61119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.73 $59.46
Premium $4.63 $32.28 $64.57
Diesel $5.42 $37.80 $75.59

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Lepanto. The current time is 05:42:13.

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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.