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

The driving distance from Kibler, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.64 mi
02h 48m
Flight
92.39 mi
148.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.39 mi
Kilometers
148.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.64 mi
Kilometers
236 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Fri, May 1, 2:41 AM CDT
Return by in Kibler
Fri, May 1, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kibler
2026-04-30T23:53
Arrive Hot Springs
Fri, May 1, 2:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kibler
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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Kibler
73.3 mi
01h 24m
To Hot Springs
73.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thornhill Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Thornhill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Kibler Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Kibler Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Henry Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Henry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Marsha Woolly Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marsha Woolly Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 64 East

    1229 ft · 21 sec · US Highway 64 East

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    656 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 71 North

    1220 ft · 21 sec · US Highway 71 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  14. 14

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

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  16. 16

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 71 North
64.5 mi · 44%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 31%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 10%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 4%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 3%
West Main Street
3.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 71 North

Merge slight left

63.9 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
01h 24m from Kibler
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kibler and Mostly Cloudy near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Kibler and 73.3 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kibler and Mostly Cloudy near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kibler and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 92.39 mi (148.69 km).

Kibler

#1 Kibler

Town in Crawford County, Arkansas, USA

Population1,028
Coordinates35.4303700, -94.2316000
Altitude133
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: Kibler (-94.2316, 35.43037)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $19.62
Round trip
$39.23
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.62 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.63 $23.96 $47.92
Diesel $5.42 $28.05 $56.10

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kibler and Hot Springs. The current time is 23:53:13.

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.