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

The driving distance from Mulberry, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
132.77 mi
02h 31m
Flight
89.02 mi
143.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.02 mi
Kilometers
143.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.77 mi
Kilometers
213.68 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Tue, May 12, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Mulberry
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mulberry
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Hot Springs
Tue, May 12, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mulberry
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 Mulberry
66.4 mi
01h 15m
To Hot Springs
66.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Mulberry and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    53.2 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  9. 9

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

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mulberry 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
55.4 mi · 42%
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

North Main Street

Merge slight left

53.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dardanelle
01h 15m from Mulberry
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mulberry 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 Mulberry to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 66.4 miles from Mulberry and 66.4 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mulberry and 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 Mulberry and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 89.02 mi (143.26 km).

Mulberry

#1 Mulberry

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

Population1,694
Coordinates35.5006400, -94.0515900
Altitude123
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: Mulberry (-94.05159, 35.50064)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.74 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.38 gal · 35.48 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.97 $39.95
Premium $4.63 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.42 $25.40 $50.79

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 Mulberry and Hot Springs. The current time is 20:17:57.

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.