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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Wooster, AR is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.17 mi
01h 42m
Flight
59.01 mi
94.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.17 mi
Kilometers
138.68 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wooster
Sun, May 31, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-05-31T09:07
Arrive Wooster
Sun, May 31, 10:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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

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
Shannon Hills
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
43.1 mi
00h 51m
To Wooster
43.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 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 Wooster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 25 North

    1774 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto AR Highway 25

    6.3 mi · 11 min · AR Highway 25

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Robinson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
42.4 mi · 49%
I 40 West
24 mi · 28%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 15%
AR Highway 25
6.33 mi · 7%
AR 25 North
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shannon Hills
00h 51m from Hot Springs
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wooster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Hot Springs and 43.1 miles from Wooster.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Hot Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wooster.

Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

48 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

82 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Wooster. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.97 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 Wooster

Human settlement in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,125
Coordinates35.2020300, -92.4559900
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Wooster (-92.45599, 35.20203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.95 $25.89
Premium $4.63 $14.06 $28.12
Diesel $5.42 $16.46 $32.92

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Wooster. The current time is 09:07:40.

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.