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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to London, AR is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
81.52 mi
01h 39m
Flight
58.11 mi
93.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.11 mi
Kilometers
93.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.52 mi
Kilometers
131.2 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in London
Sat, May 30, 5:32 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sat, May 30, 7:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-30T15:52
Arrive London
Sat, May 30, 5:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 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
Casa
AR

Town of the United States

From Hot Springs
40.8 mi
00h 49m
To London
40.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    91 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 333: London

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto AR 333

    2767 ft · 1 min · AR 333

  21. 21

    Turn left

    74 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    131 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
51 mi · 63%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 18%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 6%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 6%
I-40
3.48 mi · 4%
Central Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue

Exit the roundabout

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa
00h 49m from Hot Springs
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Casa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Hot Springs and 40.8 miles from London.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Casa

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

101 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and London. Straight-line distance: 58.11 mi (93.52 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 London

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,063
Coordinates35.3289700, -93.2529600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: London (-93.25296, 35.32897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.81
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.91 $21.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.27 $24.53
Premium $4.63 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $5.42 $15.60 $31.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and London. The current time is 15:52:47.

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.