How far is Hot Springs, AR from Ozark, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Ozark, AR is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.65 mi
02h 18m
Flight
80.8 mi
130.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.8 mi
Kilometers
130.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.65 mi
Kilometers
192.56 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozark
Wed, May 20, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Wed, May 20, 2:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-19T22:03
Arrive Ozark
Wed, May 20, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ola
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
59.8 mi
01h 09m
To Ozark
59.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Ozark.

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    91 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    39.7 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark

    1695 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Commercial Street

    41 m · 2 sec · West Commercial Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
51 mi · 43%
I-40
40 mi · 33%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 12%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 4%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 4%
Central Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue

Exit the roundabout

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ola
01h 09m from Hot Springs
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Ozark?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Ola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Hot Springs and 59.8 miles from Ozark.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hot Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.

Stop Ideas Near Ola

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

91 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 80.8 mi (130.03 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Ozark

#2 Ozark

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,626
Coordinates35.4870300, -93.8277000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Ozark (-93.8277, 35.48703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $15.98
Round trip
$31.96
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.98 $31.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.97 $35.95
Premium $4.63 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.42 $22.85 $45.70

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Ozark. The current time is 22:03:42.

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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.