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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue
49 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Hot Springs Highway
3103 ft · 1 min · Hot Springs Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
20.6 mi · 36 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on State Highway 9
15 m · 4 sec · State Highway 9
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Continue straight
23.1 mi · 35 min
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Turn straight
852 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Moose Street
626 ft · 27 sec · South Moose Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hot Springs Village.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Morrilton. Straight-line distance: 48.08 mi (77.37 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 Morrilton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.1509200, -92.7440500 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrilton (-92.74405, 35.15092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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