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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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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
24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 25 North
1774 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto AR Highway 25
6.3 mi · 11 min · AR Highway 25
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shannon Hills.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Wooster. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.97 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 Wooster
Human settlement in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,125 |
| Coordinates | 35.2020300, -92.4559900 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wooster (-92.45599, 35.20203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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