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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Marianna, AR is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.99 mi
03h 00m
Flight
131.93 mi
212.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.93 mi
Kilometers
212.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.99 mi
Kilometers
241.39 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marianna
Fri, May 29, 4:14 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Fri, May 29, 7:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-29T13:14
Arrive Marianna
Fri, May 29, 4:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Lonoke
AR

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Hot Springs
74.9 mi
01h 30m
To Marianna
75.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Wheatley

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    14.7 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Poplar Street

    90 m · 8 sec · North Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
61.9 mi · 41%
West Grand Avenue
51.1 mi · 34%
East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 7%
Wheatley
0.27 mi
I 40
0.22 mi
North Poplar Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

61.4 mi · 01h 02m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonoke
01h 30m from Hot Springs
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hot Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marianna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Hot Springs and 75.1 miles from Marianna.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lonoke

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

36 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

96 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Marianna. Straight-line distance: 131.93 mi (212.32 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Marianna

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,296
Coordinates34.7737100, -90.7576100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Marianna (-90.75761, 34.77371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $20.03
Round trip
$40.07
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.03 $40.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.53 $45.06
Premium $4.63 $24.47 $48.93
Diesel $5.42 $28.65 $57.29

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Marianna. The current time is 13:14:19.

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.