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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 01h 00m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
1098 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
538 ft · 11 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
1134 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mabelvale West Road
2516 ft · 50 sec · Mabelvale West Road
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Turn slight right
40 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alexander Road
2488 ft · 1 min · Alexander Road
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Turn right onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sardis Road
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Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haskell.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
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).
#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 Shannon Hills
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 4,087 |
| Coordinates | 34.6200900, -92.3954300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon Hills (-92.39543, 34.62009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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