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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Perryville, AR is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
52.28 mi
01h 27m
Flight
37.47 mi
60.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.47 mi
Kilometers
60.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.28 mi
Kilometers
84.13 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perryville
Sun, May 31, 10:18 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 11:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-31T08:50
Arrive Perryville
Sun, May 31, 10:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lonsdale
AR

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

From Hot Springs
26.2 mi
00h 43m
To Perryville
26.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Park Avenue

    49 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    3103 ft · 1 min · Hot Springs Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 9

    20.6 mi · 36 min · State Highway 9

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 9

    15 m · 4 sec · State Highway 9

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    147 m · 23 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    3 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9
31 mi · 59%
Park Avenue
13.6 mi · 26%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.93 mi · 11%
Central Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Hot Springs Highway
0.59 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 9

Turn left onto State Highway 9

20.6 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonsdale
00h 43m from Hot Springs
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Hot Springs and 26.1 miles from Perryville.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

20 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

53 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 37.47 mi (60.31 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 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,441
Coordinates35.0048100, -92.8026700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Perryville (-92.80267, 35.00481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $4.63 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $5.42 $9.96 $19.93

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Perryville. The current time is 08:50:22.

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.