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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Pottsville, AR is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
75.79 mi
01h 35m
Flight
51.44 mi
82.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.44 mi
Kilometers
82.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.79 mi
Kilometers
121.97 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pottsville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Pottsville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Casa
AR

Town of the United States

From Hot Springs
37.9 mi
00h 47m
To Pottsville
37.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
51 mi · 67%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 19%
River Road
1.8 mi · 2%
Union Street
1.4 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
South Scenic 7 Drive
0.34 mi
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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa
00h 47m from Hot Springs
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pottsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Casa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Hot Springs and 37.9 miles from Pottsville.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Casa

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

101 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Pottsville. Straight-line distance: 51.44 mi (82.78 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Pottsville

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,361
Coordinates35.2481400, -93.0490600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Pottsville (-93.04906, 35.24814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.22
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.11 $20.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.63 $12.35 $24.70
Diesel $5.42 $14.46 $28.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Pottsville. The current time is 08:38:47.

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.