How far is Hot Springs Village, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Hot Springs Village, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs Village and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs Village and Little Rock.
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Start on Fresno Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fresno Road
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Turn right onto Desoto Boulevard
2112 ft · 42 sec · Desoto Boulevard
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Continue on DeSoto Boulevard
8.8 mi · 16 min · DeSoto Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hot Springs Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Hot Springs Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
11.9 mi · 21 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue straight
2048 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left
596 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 630
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto State Capitol
153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn slight right
79 m · 19 sec
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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 Village and Little Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-30 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs Village to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Hot Springs Village and 26.7 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs Village and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 40.61 mi (65.35 km).
#1 Hot Springs Village
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 12,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.6720400, -92.9987900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
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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