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

The driving distance from Huntsville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.68 mi
03h 30m
Flight
115.99 mi
186.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.99 mi
Kilometers
186.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.68 mi
Kilometers
273.08 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, May 2, 4:19 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 7:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-02T12:48
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, May 2, 4:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Huntsville
84.9 mi
01h 45m
To Hot Springs
84.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    48 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1875 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Harris Street

    20.6 mi · 30 min · South Harris Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto 5th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1643 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    42.6 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  14. 14

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  15. 15

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
45 mi · 27%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 26%
South Harris Street
22.5 mi · 13%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 8%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 4%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South State Highway 7

Turn left onto South State Highway 7

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 45m from Huntsville
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Partly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Huntsville and 84.8 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntsville and Partly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 115.99 mi (186.66 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,599
Coordinates36.0861900, -93.7413000
Altitude463
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: Huntsville (-93.7413, 36.08619)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.67 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.37
11.98 gal · 45.34 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.68 $45.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.63 $27.70 $55.41
Diesel $5.42 $32.44 $64.87

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Hot Springs. The current time is 12:48:40.

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.