How far is Hot Springs, AR from Mulberry, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Mulberry, AR is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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 02h 32m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Mulberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Mulberry.
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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 3 toward the route
91 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Continue on 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North State Highway 7
888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road
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Continue on Lakewood Drive
112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I-40
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 215: Mulberry
2243 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
27 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Mulberry.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-40
Merge slight left
53 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near Mulberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Mulberry?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 66.5 miles from Hot Springs and 66.5 miles from Mulberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hot Springs and Sunny near Mulberry.
Stop Ideas Near Dardanelle
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 Dardanelle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Mulberry. Straight-line distance: 89.02 mi (143.26 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 Mulberry
City in Crawford County, Kansasa.
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 35.5006400, -94.0515900 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry (-94.05159, 35.50064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.40 | $50.79 |
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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