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

The driving distance from Newport, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.59 mi
02h 18m
Flight
125.89 mi
202.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.89 mi
Kilometers
202.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.59 mi
Kilometers
232.69 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Wed, May 6, 1:10 PM CDT
Return by in Newport
Wed, May 6, 3:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-05-06T10:51
Arrive Hot Springs
Wed, May 6, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Holland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Newport
71.1 mi
01h 09m
To Hot Springs
73.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    994 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Malcolm Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Malcolm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3042 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1166 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  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 Newport 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
84.1 mi · 58%
Texarkana
27 mi · 19%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 17%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 3%
Malcolm Avenue
1.07 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 24m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
125.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
01h 09m from Newport
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport and 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 Newport to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Newport and 73.4 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

29 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 125.89 mi (202.6 km).

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#1 Newport

Newport is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6048000, -91.2818000
Altitude68
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: 3rd Street (-91.281777, 35.604774)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.31 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.63
10.2 gal · 38.62 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.31 $38.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.63 $23.59 $47.18
Diesel $5.42 $27.62 $55.23

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Hot Springs. The current time is 10:51:53.

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.