How far is Hot Springs, AR from Mountain View, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Mountain View, AR is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.16 mi
03h 23m
Flight
108.14 mi
174.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.16 mi
Kilometers
241.66 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain View
Wed, Jun 10, 7:27 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Wed, Jun 10, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-06-10T16:04
Arrive Mountain View
Wed, Jun 10, 7:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Hot Springs
75.1 mi
01h 41m
To Mountain View
75.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Mountain View.

  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

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.7 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  10. 10

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 65

    18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    787 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 9

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  19. 19

    Turn right

    16 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Peabody Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
42.4 mi · 28%
US Highway 65
33.6 mi · 22%
I 40 West
22.4 mi · 15%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 9%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 9
7.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Grand Avenue

Continue on West Grand Avenue

24.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
01h 41m from Hot Springs
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near Mountain View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Mountain View?

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Hot Springs and 75.1 miles from Mountain View.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Hot Springs and Sunny near Mountain View.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Mountain View. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.03 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Mountain View

#2 Mountain View

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,902
Coordinates35.8684100, -92.1176500
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Mountain View (-92.11765, 35.86841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.06 L · about $20.07
Round trip
$40.14
10.6 gal · 40.12 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.07 $40.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.57 $45.15
Premium $4.63 $24.51 $49.03
Diesel $5.42 $28.70 $57.40

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Mountain View. The current time is 16:04:37.

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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.