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

The driving distance from Lepanto, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.7 mi
04h 03m
Flight
172.08 mi
276.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.08 mi
Kilometers
276.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.7 mi
Kilometers
318.16 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM CDT
Return by in Lepanto
Sun, May 31, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lepanto
2026-05-31T04:40
Arrive Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lepanto
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Lepanto
98.8 mi
02h 01m
To Hot Springs
98.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Greenwood Avenue

    995 ft · 36 sec · Greenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    9.8 mi · 17 min · West Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nathan Street

    659 ft · 13 sec · Nathan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gayosa

    3178 ft · 1 min · Gayosa

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    2616 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    12.3 mi · 18 min · West Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Amagon Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 14

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    80 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lepanto 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
104 mi · 53%
Texarkana
27 mi · 14%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 12%
West Jackson Street
12.3 mi · 6%
West Broad Street
9.79 mi · 5%
Main Street
6.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Merge slight left

80 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
02h 01m from Lepanto
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lepanto and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Lepanto and 98.9 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lepanto and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lepanto and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 172.08 mi (276.94 km).

Lepanto

#1 Lepanto

City in Arkansas

Population1,796
Coordinates35.6111900, -90.3298200
Altitude68
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: Lepanto (-90.32982, 35.61119)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.41 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
13.96 gal · 52.82 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.73 $59.46
Premium $4.63 $32.28 $64.57
Diesel $5.42 $37.80 $75.59

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lepanto and Hot Springs. The current time is 04:40:37.

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.