How far is Kensett, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Kensett, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kensett and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensett and Hot Springs.
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Start on Northeast 1st Street
75 m · 10 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Wilbur Mills Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wilbur Mills Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Race Avenue
2493 ft · 1 min · East Race Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
24.6 mi · 31 min
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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 Kensett and Hot Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Race Avenue
Continue straight
28.1 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kensett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensett to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Kensett and 52.8 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kensett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Little Rock
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 Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensett and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 93.37 mi (150.26 km).
#1 Kensett
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.2317500, -91.6676400 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.14 | $40.29 |
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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