How far is Hot Springs, AR from Shannon Hills, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Shannon Hills, AR is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
46.06 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.39 mi
61.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.39 mi
Kilometers
61.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.06 mi
Kilometers
74.12 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shannon Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-17T23:30
Arrive Shannon Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Haskell
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
23 mi
00h 30m
To Shannon Hills
23.1 mi
00h 30m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Shannon Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway

    1098 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    538 ft · 11 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1134 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Mabelvale West Road

    2516 ft · 50 sec · Mabelvale West Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Loop Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Loop Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alexander Road

    2488 ft · 1 min · Alexander Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sardis Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sardis Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
41.9 mi · 91%
Sardis Road
1.67 mi · 4%
South Loop Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Mabelvale West Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Alexander Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Mablevale West Road
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

West Grand Avenue

Continue on West Grand Avenue

24.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haskell
00h 30m from Hot Springs
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Shannon Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Shannon Hills?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Haskell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Hot Springs and 23.1 miles from Shannon Hills.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Shannon Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Haskell

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

22 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

42 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

58 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Shannon Hills. Straight-line distance: 38.39 mi (61.78 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Shannon Hills

#2 Shannon Hills

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,087
Coordinates34.6200900, -92.3954300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Shannon Hills (-92.39543, 34.62009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.27
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.13 $12.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.63 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.42 $8.77 $17.54

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 Shannon Hills. The current time is 23:30:51.

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.