How far is Hot Springs, AR from West Crossett, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to West Crossett, AR is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and West Crossett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and West Crossett.
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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
2569 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Malvern Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Malvern Avenue
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Continue on Malvern Road
12.4 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road
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Take the exit left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern
2058 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
44 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Highway 530
22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right
51.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and West Crossett.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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51.7 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near West Crossett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to West Crossett?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Hot Springs and 80.8 miles from West Crossett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hot Springs and Sunny near West Crossett.
Stop Ideas Near Friendship
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 Friendship.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and West Crossett. Straight-line distance: 112.14 mi (180.47 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 West Crossett
Census-designated place in Ashley County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 33.1409600, -91.9940200 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Crossett (-91.99402, 33.14096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.62 | $43.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
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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