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

The driving distance from McAlmont, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
62.35 mi
01h 16m
Flight
53.92 mi
86.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.35 mi
Kilometers
100.35 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sun, May 17, 9:53 PM CDT
Return by in McAlmont
Sun, May 17, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McAlmont
2026-05-17T20:36
Arrive Hot Springs
Sun, May 17, 9:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McAlmont
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 McAlmont
31.1 mi
00h 38m
To Hot Springs
31.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 McAlmont and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roundtop Drive

    1272 ft · 35 sec · Roundtop Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Roundtop Road

    110 m · 10 sec · Roundtop Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Old Hwy 67

    78 m · 10 sec · Old Hwy 67

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Trammel Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Trammel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Warden Road

    2201 ft · 44 sec · Warden Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    738 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
27 mi · 43%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 39%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 8%
Warden Road
4.12 mi · 7%
Trammel Road
1.42 mi · 2%
Roundtop Drive
0.24 mi
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 38m from McAlmont
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McAlmont 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 McAlmont to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 31.1 miles from McAlmont and 31.2 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McAlmont 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 McAlmont and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 53.92 mi (86.77 km).

McAlmont

#1 McAlmont

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas

Population1,873
Coordinates34.8084200, -92.1818100
Altitude82
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: McAlmont (-92.18181, 34.80842)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.66
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.33 $16.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.37 $18.74
Premium $4.63 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.42 $11.91 $23.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between McAlmont and Hot Springs. The current time is 20:36:46.

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.