How far is Marked Tree, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Marked Tree, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marked Tree and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marked Tree and Hot Springs.
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Start on Railroad Street
15 m · 4 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
132 m · 13 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Frisco Street
542 ft · 15 sec · Frisco Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gayosa
3178 ft · 1 min · Gayosa
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Take the ramp right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1361 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
2616 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on West Jackson Street
12.3 mi · 18 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Amagon Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp left
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 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 Marked Tree 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marked Tree and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marked Tree to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Marked Tree and 94 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marked Tree and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
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 Garner.
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marked Tree and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 165.16 mi (265.8 km).
#1 Marked Tree
City in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,383 |
| Coordinates | 35.5328600, -90.4206600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.11 | $50.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.24 | $56.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.66 | $61.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
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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