How far is Luxora, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Luxora, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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 04h 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.
City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luxora and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luxora and Hot Springs.
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Start on North Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Calhoun Street
4.8 mi · 9 min · West Calhoun Street
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Take the ramp left
1291 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
24.6 mi · 31 min
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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 Luxora and Hot Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Luxora and Partly Sunny near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luxora to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Luxora and 115.2 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luxora and Partly Sunny near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Brinkley
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 Brinkley.
Little Rock Union Station
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luxora and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 196.74 mi (316.62 km).
#1 Luxora
City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,007 |
| Coordinates | 35.7561900, -89.9281400 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.58 | $69.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.56 | $75.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
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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