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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Mansfield, AR is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
102.5 mi
02h 02m
Flight
78.06 mi
125.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.06 mi
Kilometers
125.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.5 mi
Kilometers
164.96 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-12T19:54
Arrive Mansfield
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Oden
AR

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Hot Springs
51.2 mi
01h 01m
To Mansfield
51.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road

    34.9 mi · 41 min · Albert Pike Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    31.7 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Huntington Avenue

    1498 ft · 32 sec · Huntington Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Howard Street

    793 ft · 21 sec · East Howard Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Gregg Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · South Gregg Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gregg Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert Pike Road
66.6 mi · 65%
West Grand Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Summer Street
0.32 mi
Huntington Avenue
0.28 mi
East Howard Street
0.15 mi
South Gregg Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Albert Pike Road

Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road

34.9 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oden
01h 01m from Hot Springs
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Oden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Hot Springs and 51.3 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oden

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

87 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 78.06 mi (125.62 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mansfield

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

Population1,089
Coordinates35.0595400, -94.2527100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Mansfield (-94.25271, 35.05954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.42
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.71 $27.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.42 $30.84
Premium $4.63 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.42 $19.60 $39.20

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Mansfield. The current time is 19:54:01.

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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.