How far is Hot Springs, AR from Oak Grove Heights, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Oak Grove Heights, AR is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
210.04 mi
03h 55m
Flight
181.83 mi
292.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.83 mi
Kilometers
292.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.04 mi
Kilometers
338.03 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-18T18:05
Arrive Oak Grove Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Hot Springs
105 mi
01h 57m
To Oak Grove Heights
105.1 mi
01h 57m

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
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Oak Grove Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Oak Grove Heights.

  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

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge

    2734 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Oak Grove Heights.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
123 mi · 58%
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 27%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
US 412
0.52 mi
West Court Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

94.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
181.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 57m from Hot Springs
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Oak Grove Heights?

The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Hot Springs and 105.1 miles from Oak Grove Heights.

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

The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Oak Grove Heights. Straight-line distance: 181.83 mi (292.63 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Grove Heights

Human settlement in Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates36.1209000, -90.5106600
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Oak Grove Heights (-90.51066, 36.1209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.06 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.12
14.82 gal · 56.12 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.06 $56.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.56 $63.12
Premium $4.63 $34.27 $68.54
Diesel $5.42 $40.13 $80.25

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Oak Grove Heights. The current time is 18:05:58.

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.