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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Tontitown, AR is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.06 mi
03h 38m
Flight
133.38 mi
214.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.38 mi
Kilometers
214.65 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.06 mi
Kilometers
317.13 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tontitown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Tontitown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
98.5 mi
01h 49m
To Tontitown
98.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412

    1473 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412

    59 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1441 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
65.1 mi · 33%
I 49 North
51.7 mi · 26%
Park Avenue
51 mi · 26%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 7%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 2%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
133.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 49m from Hot Springs
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Tontitown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Hot Springs and 98.5 miles from Tontitown.

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

The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hot Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Tontitown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Tontitown. Straight-line distance: 133.38 mi (214.65 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 Tontitown

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

Population6,065
Coordinates36.1778600, -94.2335400
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Tontitown (-94.23354, 36.17786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.60 $59.20
Premium $4.63 $32.14 $64.29
Diesel $5.42 $37.63 $75.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Tontitown. The current time is 00:55:21.

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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.