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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Monette, AR is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.62 mi
03h 54m
Flight
180.57 mi
290.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.57 mi
Kilometers
290.6 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.62 mi
Kilometers
329.3 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Monette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kensett
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
102.3 mi
01h 57m
To Monette
102.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    23.2 mi · 33 min · East Highland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2572 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Drew Avenue

    2979 ft · 1 min · West Drew Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    20 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 50%
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 27%
East Highland Drive
23.2 mi · 11%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 4%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
180.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensett
01h 57m from Hot Springs
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Monette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Kensett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Hot Springs and 102.3 miles from Monette.

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

The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Monette.

Stop Ideas Near Kensett

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

78 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

113 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Monette. Straight-line distance: 180.57 mi (290.6 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Monette

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,629
Coordinates35.8906300, -90.3442700
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Monette (-90.34427, 35.89063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.33 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.44 gal · 54.66 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.75 $61.50
Premium $4.63 $33.39 $66.79
Diesel $5.42 $39.10 $78.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Monette. The current time is 01:14:29.

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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.