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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Malvern, AR is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.75 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.91 mi
27.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.91 mi
Kilometers
27.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.75 mi
Kilometers
33.4 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malvern
Sat, May 23, 12:15 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sat, May 23, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-23T11:48
Arrive Malvern
Sat, May 23, 12:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockport
AR

City in Arkansas

From Hot Springs
10.4 mi
00h 13m
To Malvern
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    2569 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Malvern Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Malvern Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Malvern Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

    2096 ft · 35 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    3274 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Page Avenue

    88 m · 7 sec · West Page Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Malvern Road
12.7 mi · 61%
Malvern Avenue
5.15 mi · 25%
Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.29 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.62 mi · 3%
West Grand Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Malvern Road

Continue on Malvern Road

12.7 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
00h 13m from Hot Springs
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Hot Springs and 10.4 miles from Malvern.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

3 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

37 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.22 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Malvern

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Population10,788
Coordinates34.3623100, -92.8129500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Malvern (-92.81295, 34.36231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.53
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.76 $5.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.11 $6.22
Premium $4.63 $3.38 $6.75
Diesel $5.42 $3.95 $7.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Malvern. The current time is 11:48:02.

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.