How far is Hot Springs, AR from Pea Ridge, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Pea Ridge, AR is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 34m.
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.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Pea Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Pea Ridge.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
2569 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Malvern Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Malvern Avenue
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Continue on Malvern Road
12.4 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road
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Take the exit left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern
2058 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
44 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue straight
36.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Pickens Street
7 mi · 10 min · Pickens Street
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Continue straight
1214 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Pea Ridge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
44 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Pea Ridge?
The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Hot Springs and 62.5 miles from Pea Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hot Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near White Hall
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 White Hall.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Pea Ridge. Straight-line distance: 106.12 mi (170.79 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 Pea Ridge
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,452 |
| Coordinates | 33.9206600, -91.3367900 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pea Ridge (-91.33679, 33.92066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.70 | $33.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.40 | $40.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
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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