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

The driving distance from Jacksonville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.59 mi
01h 11m
Flight
59.25 mi
95.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.25 mi
Kilometers
95.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.59 mi
Kilometers
110.39 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 PM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T19:36
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
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
Bryant
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Jacksonville
33.7 mi
00h 35m
To Hot Springs
34.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    57 m · 8 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hickory Street

    101 m · 20 sec · West Hickory Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    110 m · 20 sec · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
27 mi · 39%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 36%
West Main Street
10.9 mi · 16%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 7%
North 2nd Street
0.07 mi
West Hickory Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

US-70 West

Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

24.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bryant
00h 35m from Jacksonville
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Bryant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Jacksonville and 34.9 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Bryant

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

25 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

39 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

74 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 59.25 mi (95.35 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
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: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.16 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.84 gal · 18.32 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.31 $20.61
Premium $4.63 $11.19 $22.38
Diesel $5.42 $13.10 $26.21

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Hot Springs. The current time is 19:36:11.

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.