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

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.55 mi
02h 45m
Flight
87.48 mi
140.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.48 mi
Kilometers
140.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.55 mi
Kilometers
210.1 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
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
Dardanelle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mineral Springs
65.2 mi
01h 23m
To Hot Springs
65.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Service Road 1504

    1 mi · 3 min · Forest Service Road 1504

  3. 3

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1875 ft · 1 min · Pink Twist Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pink Twist Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Pink Twist Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2586 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.7 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  14. 14

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  15. 15

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pink Twist Road
52.1 mi · 40%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 34%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 11%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 5%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 4%
West Main Street
3.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South State Highway 7

Turn left onto South State Highway 7

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dardanelle
01h 23m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Dardanelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Mineral Springs and 65.3 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dardanelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

95 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 87.48 mi (140.79 km).

Mineral Springs

#1 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates35.6425800, -93.7313000
Altitude439
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: Mineral Springs (-93.7313, 35.64258)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.63 $39.27
Premium $4.63 $21.32 $42.64
Diesel $5.42 $24.96 $49.93

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and Hot Springs. The current time is 05:29:30.

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.