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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Trumann, AR is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.9 mi
03h 40m
Flight
165.17 mi
265.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.17 mi
Kilometers
265.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.9 mi
Kilometers
318.49 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trumann
Wed, Apr 29, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 1:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-29T06:02
Arrive Trumann
Wed, Apr 29, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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

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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Hot Springs
98.9 mi
01h 50m
To Trumann
99 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    15.3 mi · 16 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Ozark Avenue

    2010 ft · 57 sec · North Ozark Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    64 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Melton Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Melton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Melton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 52%
West Grand Avenue
56 mi · 28%
Joe N Martin Expressway
15.6 mi · 8%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
Southwest Drive
6.42 mi · 3%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
01h 50m from Hot Springs
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trumann.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Hot Springs and 99 miles from Trumann.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Trumann. Straight-line distance: 165.17 mi (265.82 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Trumann

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.6736900, -90.5073300
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Trumann (-90.50733, 35.67369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.73 $59.46
Premium $4.63 $32.28 $64.57
Diesel $5.42 $37.80 $75.59

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Trumann. The current time is 06:02:09.

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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.