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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Mayflower, AR is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
69.45 mi
01h 22m
Flight
47.45 mi
76.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.45 mi
Kilometers
111.77 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayflower
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-18T06:55
Arrive Mayflower
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Bryant
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
34.7 mi
00h 41m
To Mayflower
34.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89, AR 365: Mayflower

    1482 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    37 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mayflower Bypass

    794 ft · 17 sec · Mayflower Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    612 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    131 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    48 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    1227 ft · 38 sec · Miller Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
42.4 mi · 61%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 19%
I 40 West
12.2 mi · 18%
Mayflower Bypass
0.38 mi · 1%
AR 89
0.28 mi
Miller Street
0.23 mi
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bryant
00h 41m from Hot Springs
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mayflower.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Bryant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Hot Springs and 34.7 miles from Mayflower.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mayflower.

Stop Ideas Near Bryant

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

25 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

39 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

74 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Mayflower. Straight-line distance: 47.45 mi (76.37 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Mayflower

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates34.9570300, -92.4273800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Mayflower (-92.42738, 34.95703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $4.63 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $5.42 $13.27 $26.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Mayflower. The current time is 06:55:03.

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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.