How far is Hot Springs, AR from Piney, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Piney, AR is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Piney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Piney.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street
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Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Albert Pike Road
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Turn left
35 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 12 sec
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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 Piney.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Albert Pike Road
Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
3.72 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Piney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Piney?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Hot Springs and 2.5 miles from Piney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Piney.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwell
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 Rockwell.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Piney. Straight-line distance: 4.03 mi (6.49 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 Piney
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,484 |
| Coordinates | 34.5031400, -93.1260200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piney (-93.12602, 34.50314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.83 | $1.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
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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