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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Lonoke, AR is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
77.72 mi
01h 32m
Flight
68.47 mi
110.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.47 mi
Kilometers
110.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.72 mi
Kilometers
125.08 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-19T15:19
Arrive Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Alexander
AR

City in Arkansas

From Hot Springs
38.8 mi
00h 46m
To Lonoke
38.9 mi
00h 46m

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
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on East Belt Freeway

    10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis

    2525 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Lonoke

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 89

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 89

  11. 11

    Continue on Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 32 sec · Hwy 89

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Front Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
51.1 mi · 66%
I 40 East
13.8 mi · 18%
East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 13%
State Highway 89
1.07 mi · 1%
Front Street Southwest
0.89 mi · 1%
AR 89
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

West Grand Avenue

Keep slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander
00h 46m from Hot Springs
Leave By
3:26 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 Lonoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Hot Springs and 38.9 miles from Lonoke.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 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 Lonoke.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

20 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

45 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

80 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Lonoke. Straight-line distance: 68.47 mi (110.19 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Lonoke (-91.89986, 34.78398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.67 $23.34
Premium $4.63 $12.67 $25.35
Diesel $5.42 $14.84 $29.67

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 Lonoke. The current time is 15:19:06.

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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.