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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Maumelle, AR is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
60.58 mi
01h 16m
Flight
44.68 mi
71.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.58 mi
Kilometers
97.49 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maumelle
Sun, May 17, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sun, May 17, 10:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-17T19:39
Arrive Maumelle
Sun, May 17, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Benton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
30.3 mi
00h 38m
To Maumelle
30.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 100: Maumelle Boulevard, Crystall Hill Road

    1763 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crystal Hill Road

    1645 ft · 40 sec · Crystal Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Maumelle Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Maumelle Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Edgewood Drive

    1946 ft · 59 sec · Edgewood Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 16 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 Maumelle.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
42.4 mi · 70%
I 430 North
11.8 mi · 20%
Maumelle Boulevard
5.3 mi · 9%
Edgewood Drive
0.41 mi · 1%
AR 100
0.33 mi · 1%
Crystal Hill Road
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Grand Avenue

Continue on West Grand Avenue

24.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 38m from Hot Springs
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Maumelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Hot Springs and 30.3 miles from Maumelle.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Maumelle.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

30 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

34 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

66 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Maumelle. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.91 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Maumelle

City in Arkansas, United States

Population18,242
Coordinates34.8667600, -92.4043200
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Maumelle (-92.40432, 34.86676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.10
Round trip
$16.21
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.10 $16.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.11 $18.23
Premium $4.63 $9.90 $19.80
Diesel $5.42 $11.59 $23.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Maumelle. The current time is 19:39:45.

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.