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

The driving distance from Marshall, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.53 mi
02h 59m
Flight
100 mi
160.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100 mi
Kilometers
160.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.53 mi
Kilometers
229.38 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Tue, May 12, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Marshall
Wed, May 13, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshall
2026-05-12T20:53
Arrive Hot Springs
Tue, May 12, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshall
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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Marshall
71.3 mi
01h 29m
To Hot Springs
71.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
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 Marshall and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 37 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    38.1 mi · 54 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    22 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall 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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Center Street
60.2 mi · 42%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 17%
I 30 West
18.3 mi · 13%
I 430
12.8 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Center Street

Continue straight

38.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
01h 29m from Marshall
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marshall 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 Marshall to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Marshall and 71.2 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 100 mi (160.93 km).

Marshall

#1 Marshall

City in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,327
Coordinates35.9089600, -92.6312700
Altitude317
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: Marshall (-92.63127, 35.90896)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.42 $42.85
Premium $4.63 $23.26 $46.53
Diesel $5.42 $27.24 $54.47

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 Marshall and Hot Springs. The current time is 20:53:10.

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.