How far is Murfreesboro, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 01h 28m.
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 Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Hot Springs.
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Start on Courthouse Square
28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
47 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Washington Avenue
2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on East 13th Street
14.4 mi · 25 min · East 13th Street
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Continue straight
39 mi · 58 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Albert Pike Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Albert Pike Road
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Turn right onto Hobson Avenue
1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
3090 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
106 m · 13 sec · West 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 Murfreesboro and Hot Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East 13th Street
Continue straight
39 mi · 00h 58m
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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Glenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Murfreesboro and 28.1 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Glenwood
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 Glenwood.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Texarkana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 47.36 mi (76.22 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 34.0623300, -93.6899000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
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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