How far is Hot Springs Village, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs Village, AR to Conway, AR is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.08 mi
01h 28m
Flight
42.71 mi
68.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.71 mi
Kilometers
68.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.08 mi
Kilometers
122.44 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, May 30, 12:48 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs Village
Sat, May 30, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs Village
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Conway
Sat, May 30, 12:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs Village
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alexander
AR

City in Arkansas

From Hot Springs Village
38 mi
00h 44m
To Conway
38.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs Village and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Fresno Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fresno Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Desoto Boulevard

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Desoto Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on DeSoto Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 16 min · DeSoto Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2048 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    596 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

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

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
20.8 mi · 27%
Old Hot Springs Highway
16.8 mi · 22%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 17%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 16%
Desoto Boulevard
9.23 mi · 12%
Hot Springs Highway
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander
00h 44m from Hot Springs Village
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs Village and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs Village to Conway?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Hot Springs Village and 38.2 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs Village and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

20 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

45 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

80 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs Village and Conway. Straight-line distance: 42.71 mi (68.74 km).

Hot Springs Village

#1 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmona Drive (-92.999008, 34.672011)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.15
Round trip
$20.30
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.15 $20.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.41 $22.83
Premium $4.63 $12.40 $24.79
Diesel $5.42 $14.51 $29.02

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs Village and Conway. The current time is 11:20:19.

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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.