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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Morrilton, AR is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
66.65 mi
01h 49m
Flight
48.08 mi
77.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.65 mi
Kilometers
107.27 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrilton
Sat, May 30, 4:37 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sat, May 30, 6:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-30T02:47
Arrive Morrilton
Sat, May 30, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Hot Springs Village
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Hot Springs
33.4 mi
00h 54m
To Morrilton
33.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Park Avenue

    49 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    3103 ft · 1 min · Hot Springs Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 9

    20.6 mi · 36 min · State Highway 9

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 9

    15 m · 4 sec · State Highway 9

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    852 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Moose Street

    626 ft · 27 sec · South Moose Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Moose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9
43.8 mi · 66%
Park Avenue
13.6 mi · 20%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.93 mi · 9%
East Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Hot Springs Highway
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 9

Continue straight

23.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs Village
00h 54m from Hot Springs
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morrilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Hot Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Hot Springs and 33.3 miles from Morrilton.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morrilton.

Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hot Springs Village, 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 Hot Springs Village.

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

62 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

66 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Morrilton. Straight-line distance: 48.08 mi (77.37 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Morrilton (-92.74405, 35.15092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.01 $20.02
Premium $4.63 $10.87 $21.74
Diesel $5.42 $12.73 $25.45

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Morrilton. The current time is 02:47:42.

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.