How far is Johnson, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Johnson, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Hot Springs.
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Start on South Ball Street
68 m · 15 sec · South Ball Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
784 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wilkerson Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Wilkerson Road
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Continue on North Gregg Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Gregg Avenue
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Turn left onto North Shiloh Drive
761 ft · 25 sec · North Shiloh Drive
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Take the ramp right
619 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway
47.3 mi · 48 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1557 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue on AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South
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Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue
30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and Hot Springs.
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 40 East
Merge slight left
64.9 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson 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 Johnson to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.4 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Johnson and 93.2 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 $25.30 one way or $50.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson and Partly Sunny near Hot Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 128.8 mi (207.28 km).
#1 Johnson
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 36.1328600, -94.1654800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hot Springs
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 38,939 |
| Coordinates | 34.5037000, -93.0551800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.17 | $72.34 |
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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