How far is Little Flock, AR from Hot Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Little Flock, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (231 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
212.86 mi
03h 58m
Flight
143.56 mi
231.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.56 mi
Kilometers
231.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.86 mi
Kilometers
342.57 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Little Flock
Wed, May 13, 5:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Flock
2026-05-12T21:04
Arrive Hot Springs
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Flock
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
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Flock
106.4 mi
01h 59m
To Hot Springs
106.4 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Flock and Hot Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Highplains Drive

    1634 ft · 1 min · Highplains Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    591 ft · 31 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rocky Ridge Trail

    659 ft · 29 sec · Rocky Ridge Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Little Flock Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Flock Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Woods Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woods Lane

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hudson Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hudson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast 14th Street

    2735 ft · 1 min · Southeast 14th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1142 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  17. 17

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

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  19. 19

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.5 mi · 31%
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 31%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 21%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 3%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 08m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.4 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 59m from Little Flock
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Flock 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 Little Flock to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Little Flock and 106.4 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (231 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Flock and Sunny near Hot Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Flock and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 143.56 mi (231.03 km).

Little Flock

#1 Little Flock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,812
Coordinates36.3859100, -94.1352000
Altitude364
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: Little Flock (-94.1352, 36.38591)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.43 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.88
15.02 gal · 56.86 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.44 $56.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.99 $63.97
Premium $4.63 $34.73 $69.47
Diesel $5.42 $40.67 $81.33

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Flock and Hot Springs. The current time is 21:04:09.

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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.