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

The driving distance from Hot Springs Village, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.32 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.07 mi
19.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.07 mi
Kilometers
19.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.32 mi
Kilometers
31.1 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs Village
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs Village
2026-05-12T19:49
Arrive Hot Springs
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs Village
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fountain Lake
AR

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

From Hot Springs Village
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To Hot Springs
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fresno Road

    21 m · 3 sec · Fresno Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carmona Road

    2981 ft · 1 min · Carmona Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Desoto Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Desoto Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 32%
Desoto Boulevard
4.15 mi · 21%
Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 6%
Carmona Road
0.56 mi · 3%
West Grand Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
Fresno Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.71 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Lake
00h 15m from Hot Springs Village
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hot Springs Village and Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fountain Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Hot Springs Village and 9.4 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.58 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hot Springs Village and Sunny near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Lake

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

28 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

51 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

67 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

115 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs Village and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.42 km).

Hot Springs Village

#1 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Hot Springs

#2 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmona Drive (-92.999008, 34.672011)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.58
Round trip
$5.15
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.58 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.63 $3.15 $6.29
Diesel $5.42 $3.68 $7.36

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs Village and Hot Springs. The current time is 19:49:56.

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.