How far is Hot Springs, AR from Melbourne, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Melbourne, AR is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Melbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Melbourne.
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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 left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
1533 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
33 mi · 44 min
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Continue on South Saint Louis Street
2601 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
2834 ft · 57 sec · Harrison Street
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Continue on East Boswell Street
844 ft · 19 sec · East Boswell Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
15.8 mi · 24 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 69
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Highway 69
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Continue on Main Street
134 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locus Street
30 m · 4 sec · Locus Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locus Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Melbourne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
33 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Melbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Melbourne?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Beebe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Hot Springs and 88.2 miles from Melbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Melbourne.
Stop Ideas Near Beebe
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 Beebe.
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 125.45 mi (201.89 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 Melbourne
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,871 |
| Coordinates | 36.0595100, -91.9084800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne (-91.90848, 36.05951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
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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