How far is Hot Springs, AR from Marion, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Marion, AR is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Marion.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Marion, Sunset, Wynne
103 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I-55 Service Road
1217 ft · 21 sec · I-55 Service Road
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Turn right onto East Military Road
3178 ft · 1 min · East Military Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Military Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Marion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Marion?
The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Hazen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Hot Springs and 91.6 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Hazen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Marion. Straight-line distance: 169.34 mi (272.53 km).
#1 Hot Springs
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 38,939 |
| Coordinates | 34.5037000, -93.0551800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 12,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.2145300, -90.1964800 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-90.19648, 35.21453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.51 | $55.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.88 | $59.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.98 | $69.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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