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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to McGehee, AR is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
133.15 mi
02h 41m
Flight
112.39 mi
180.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.39 mi
Kilometers
180.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.15 mi
Kilometers
214.29 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McGehee
Wed, May 13, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Thu, May 14, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-13T19:53
Arrive McGehee
Wed, May 13, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
White Hall
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Hot Springs
66.5 mi
01h 20m
To McGehee
66.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    2569 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Malvern Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Malvern Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    37.5 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Silent Street

    1875 ft · 38 sec · Silent Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto North 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    1047 ft · 23 sec · Holly Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    23 m · 3 sec · North 4th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
55.6 mi · 42%
Malvern Road
13.8 mi · 10%
US 270 East
12.8 mi · 10%
Malvern Avenue
5.15 mi · 4%
North 1st Street
0.73 mi · 1%
West Grand Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

44 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
112.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
01h 20m from Hot Springs
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near McGehee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Hot Springs and 66.6 miles from McGehee.

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

The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hot Springs and Sunny near McGehee.

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

90 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and McGehee. Straight-line distance: 112.39 mi (180.87 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 McGehee

City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,599
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.3995600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: McGehee (-91.39956, 33.629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.79 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.4 gal · 35.58 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.02 $40.03
Premium $4.63 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.42 $25.45 $50.90

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and McGehee. The current time is 19:53:20.

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.