How far is Monticello, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Monticello, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Hot Springs.
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Start on West Gaines Avenue
7 m · 6 sec · West Gaines Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
65 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West McCloy Avenue
1516 ft · 32 sec · West McCloy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hyatt Street
44 m · 3 sec · North Hyatt Street
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Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue
1851 ft · 31 sec · West Gaines Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
67 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Highway 11
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 530
23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
2962 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
91 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 270
12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270
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Take the exit left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
17.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
2448 ft · 50 sec · East Grand Avenue
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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 Monticello 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.
Sheridan Road
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Monticello 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 Monticello to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Monticello and 57.8 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monticello and Sunny near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near White Hall
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 White Hall.
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 94.27 mi (151.72 km).
#1 Monticello
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 9,185 |
| Coordinates | 33.6290000, -91.7909600 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.09 | $44.19 |
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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