How far is Hot Springs, AR from Marked Tree, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Marked Tree, AR is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.9 mi
03h 46m
Flight
165.16 mi
265.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.16 mi
Kilometers
265.8 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.9 mi
Kilometers
302.39 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marked Tree
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Marked Tree
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 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
Garner
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Hot Springs
93.9 mi
01h 53m
To Marked Tree
94 mi
01h 53m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Marked Tree.

  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 left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    51.7 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 14: Waldenburg

    1683 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 14

  11. 11

    Continue on Amagon Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  14. 14

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    12.3 mi · 18 min · West Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin

    1305 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Frisco Street

    542 ft · 15 sec · Frisco Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    132 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
80 mi · 43%
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 30%
State Highway 14
26.2 mi · 14%
West Jackson Street
12.3 mi · 7%
Main Street
6.15 mi · 3%
Amagon Street
4.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

51.7 mi · 00h 52m

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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
01h 53m from Hot Springs
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Marked Tree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Marked Tree?

The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Hot Springs and 94 miles from Marked Tree.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Marked Tree.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

63 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Marked Tree. Straight-line distance: 165.16 mi (265.8 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Marked Tree

#2 Marked Tree

City in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,383
Coordinates35.5328600, -90.4206600
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Marked Tree (-90.42066, 35.53286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.1 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.22
13.26 gal · 50.2 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.11 $50.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.24 $56.47
Premium $4.63 $30.66 $61.33
Diesel $5.42 $35.90 $71.80

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 Marked Tree. The current time is 02:36:14.

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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.