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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
118.43 mi
02h 23m
Flight
91.66 mi
147.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.66 mi
Kilometers
147.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.43 mi
Kilometers
190.59 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Fri, Apr 10, 10:36 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-10T20:13
Arrive Tennessee
Fri, Apr 10, 10:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
White Hall
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Hot Springs
59.2 mi
01h 11m
To Tennessee
59.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 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 Tennessee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    2569 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Malvern Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Malvern Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    69 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 19%
Malvern Road
13.8 mi · 12%
US 270 East
10.5 mi · 9%
Malvern Avenue
5.15 mi · 4%
West Gaines Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
Highway 11
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

44 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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
01h 11m from Hot Springs
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Hot Springs and 59.2 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

90 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 91.66 mi (147.51 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 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Tennessee (-91.84874, 33.63122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $15.83
Round trip
$31.66
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.83 $31.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.63 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $5.42 $22.63 $45.27

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Tennessee. The current time is 20:13:30.

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.