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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Luxora, AR is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.75 mi
04h 08m
Flight
196.74 mi
316.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.74 mi
Kilometers
316.62 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.75 mi
Kilometers
369.74 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luxora
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-23T05:43
Arrive Luxora
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From Hot Springs
114.8 mi
02h 04m
To Luxora
115 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Blues Highway

    45.3 mi · 46 min · Blues Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 158: Victoria, Luxora

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
118 mi · 51%
West Grand Avenue
51.1 mi · 22%
Blues Highway
45.3 mi · 20%
East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 4%
I 55 North
0.73 mi
AR 158
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

117 mi · 01h 58m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
196.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
02h 04m from Hot Springs
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near Luxora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Hot Springs and 115 miles from Luxora.

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

The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Luxora. Straight-line distance: 196.74 mi (316.62 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Luxora

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,007
Coordinates35.7561900, -89.9281400
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Luxora (-89.92814, 35.75619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.69 L · about $30.71
Round trip
$61.43
16.22 gal · 61.38 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.71 $61.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.54 $69.08
Premium $4.63 $37.51 $75.02
Diesel $5.42 $43.92 $87.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Luxora. The current time is 05:43:00.

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.