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

The driving distance from Mansfield, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.61 mi
02h 02m
Flight
78.06 mi
125.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.06 mi
Kilometers
125.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.61 mi
Kilometers
165.14 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in Mansfield
Tue, May 12, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-05-12T19:13
Arrive Hot Springs
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oden
AR

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Mansfield
51.3 mi
01h 01m
To Hot Springs
51.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Mansfield and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Gregg Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · South Gregg Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    793 ft · 21 sec · West Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Huntington Avenue

    1498 ft · 32 sec · Huntington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Albert Pike Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Albert Pike Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hobson Avenue

    1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    3090 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert Pike Road
2.62 mi · 3%
West Grand Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
Hobson Avenue
0.37 mi
Huntington Avenue
0.28 mi
3rd Street
0.26 mi
West Howard Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.1 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oden
01h 01m from Mansfield
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mansfield 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 Mansfield to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Mansfield and 51.3 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oden

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

87 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 78.06 mi (125.62 km).

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#1 Mansfield

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

Population1,089
Coordinates35.0595400, -94.2527100
Altitude186
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: Mansfield (-94.25271, 35.05954)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.71 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.42
7.24 gal · 27.42 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.71 $27.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.42 $30.84
Premium $4.63 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.42 $19.60 $39.20

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 Mansfield and Hot Springs. The current time is 19:13:45.

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.