How far is Lake Hamilton, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs.
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Start on Central Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
113 m · 12 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 Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Avenue
Start on Central Avenue
7.02 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lake Hamilton and Sunny near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Hamilton to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Lake Hamilton and 3.6 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Sunny near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwell
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 Rockwell.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 5.93 mi (9.54 km).
#1 Lake Hamilton
Town in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,135 |
| Coordinates | 34.4245300, -93.0951800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.16 | $2.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.35 | $2.71 |
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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