How far is Lake Village, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Lake Village, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Village and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Village and Hot Springs.
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Start on South Lakeshore Drive
116 m · 17 sec · South Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Saint Marys Street
2895 ft · 1 min · Saint Marys Street
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Turn right
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
59.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
12.7 mi · 14 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
91 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 270
12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270
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Take the exit left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
17.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
2448 ft · 50 sec · East 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 Village and Hot Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Saint Marys Street
Continue straight
59.5 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Village and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Village to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Lake Village and 77.6 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lake Village and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff
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 Pine Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Village and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 130.11 mi (209.39 km).
#1 Lake Village
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,151 |
| Coordinates | 33.3287300, -91.2817800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.35 | $50.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
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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