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

The driving distance from Maumelle, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.81 mi
01h 04m
Flight
44.68 mi
71.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.81 mi
Kilometers
101.09 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sun, May 17, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Maumelle
Sun, May 17, 8:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maumelle
2026-05-17T18:47
Arrive Hot Springs
Sun, May 17, 7:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maumelle
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
Benton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Maumelle
30 mi
00h 32m
To Hot Springs
32.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    51 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edgewood Drive

    1812 ft · 52 sec · Edgewood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maumelle Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Maumelle Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 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 Maumelle and Hot Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 39%
I 30 West
18.3 mi · 29%
Maumelle Boulevard
16.9 mi · 27%
Edgewood Drive
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-70 West

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

24.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 32m from Maumelle
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maumelle and Partly Sunny 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 Maumelle to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Maumelle and 32.7 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maumelle and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

30 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

34 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

66 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maumelle and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.91 km).

Maumelle

#1 Maumelle

City in Arkansas, United States

Population18,242
Coordinates34.8667600, -92.4043200
Altitude104
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: (-92.40444, 34.86658)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.81
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.41 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.63 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $5.42 $12.02 $24.04

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Maumelle and Hot Springs. The current time is 18:47:14.

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.