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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
130.15 mi
02h 44m
Flight
87.48 mi
140.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.48 mi
Kilometers
140.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.15 mi
Kilometers
209.45 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 12:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-17T06:55
Arrive Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Dardanelle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
65.1 mi
01h 22m
To Mineral Springs
65.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 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 Mineral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    91 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    39.7 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark

    1695 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Pink Twist Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Pink Twist Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pink Twist Road

    1875 ft · 1 min · Pink Twist Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Forest Service Road 1504

    1 mi · 3 min · Forest Service Road 1504

  24. 24

    Turn right

    32 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
51 mi · 39%
I-40
40 mi · 31%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 11%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 4%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 4%
Pink Twist Road
3.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue

Exit the roundabout

44.8 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dardanelle
01h 22m from Hot Springs
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Dardanelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Hot Springs and 65.1 miles from Mineral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dardanelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

95 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 87.48 mi (140.79 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Mineral Springs

#2 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates35.6425800, -93.7313000
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Mineral Springs (-93.7313, 35.64258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.76
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.38 $34.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.55 $39.10
Premium $4.63 $21.23 $42.46
Diesel $5.42 $24.85 $49.71

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Mineral Springs. The current time is 06:55:20.

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.