How far is Hot Springs, AR from North Crossett, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to North Crossett, AR is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
156.26 mi
03h 09m
Flight
112.39 mi
180.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.39 mi
Kilometers
180.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.26 mi
Kilometers
251.47 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Crossett
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-18T23:59
Arrive North Crossett
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Pine Bluff
AR

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

From Hot Springs
78.2 mi
01h 34m
To North Crossett
78.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and North Crossett.

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    2569 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Malvern Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Malvern Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  13. 13

    Turn right

    49.1 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Pierce Street

    2 m · 1 sec · West Pierce Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pierce Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 15%
Malvern Road
13.8 mi · 9%
US 270 East
10.5 mi · 7%
Malvern Avenue
5.15 mi · 3%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

49.1 mi · 00h 58m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
112.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Bluff
01h 34m from Hot Springs
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Crossett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to North Crossett?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Hot Springs and 78.1 miles from North Crossett.

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

The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

97 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and North Crossett. Straight-line distance: 112.39 mi (180.87 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
North Crossett

#2 North Crossett

Census designated place

Population3,119
Coordinates33.1656800, -91.9415200
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: North Crossett (-91.94152, 33.16568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $20.87
Round trip
$41.73
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.87 $41.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.47 $46.93
Premium $4.63 $25.48 $50.97
Diesel $5.42 $29.84 $59.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and North Crossett. The current time is 23:59:03.

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.