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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Paris, AR is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.86 mi
02h 13m
Flight
66.55 mi
107.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.55 mi
Kilometers
107.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.86 mi
Kilometers
162.32 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paris
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-17T04:07
Arrive Paris
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
50.4 mi
01h 06m
To Paris
50.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 29 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Pennington Street

    11.1 mi · 17 min · West Pennington Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Broadway

    2860 ft · 50 sec · East Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    26.8 mi · 38 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Elm Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Elm Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
51 mi · 51%
North Main Street
26.8 mi · 27%
West Pennington Street
11.1 mi · 11%
Main Street
8.67 mi · 9%
Central Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
South Elm Street
1.03 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ola
01h 06m from Hot Springs
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 50.4 miles from Hot Springs and 50.5 miles from Paris.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hot Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.

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 Paris. Straight-line distance: 66.55 mi (107.1 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Paris

City in Arkansas

Population3,370
Coordinates35.2920300, -93.7299200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Paris (-93.72992, 35.29203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.16 $30.32
Premium $4.63 $16.47 $32.93
Diesel $5.42 $19.28 $38.55

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Paris. The current time is 04:07:53.

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.