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

The driving distance from Nashville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
69.41 mi
01h 27m
Flight
59.44 mi
95.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.44 mi
Kilometers
95.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.41 mi
Kilometers
111.71 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-18T22:00
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Glenwood
AR

City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States

From Nashville
34.6 mi
00h 43m
To Hot Springs
34.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    954 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 29 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mine Street

    12.7 mi · 22 min · Mine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East 13th Street

    14.4 mi · 25 min · East 13th Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    39 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Albert Pike Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Albert Pike Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hobson Avenue

    1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    3090 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 13th Street
53.4 mi · 77%
Mine Street
12.7 mi · 18%
Albert Pike Road
0.95 mi · 1%
West Grand Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
North Washington Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Hobson Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenwood
00h 43m from Nashville
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and 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 Nashville to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 34.6 miles from Nashville and 34.8 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Glenwood

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

52 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

68 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

73 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Texarkana

111 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 59.44 mi (95.66 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

City in Arkansas, United States

Population4,290
Coordinates33.9456700, -93.8471300
Altitude116
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: North Main Street (-93.847081, 33.945671)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $4.63 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $5.42 $13.27 $26.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Hot Springs. The current time is 22:00:29.

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.