How far is North Little Rock, AR from Hot Springs Village, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Hot Springs Village, AR is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Hot Springs Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Hot Springs Village.
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Start on North Main Street
135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North Cypress Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street
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Take the ramp slight left
669 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
20.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
680 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway
979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
11.9 mi · 21 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Hot Springs Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Turn right onto DeSoto Boulevard
8.8 mi · 15 min · DeSoto Boulevard
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Continue on Desoto Boulevard
2112 ft · 48 sec · Desoto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fresno Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fresno Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and Hot Springs Village.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Texarkana
Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
20.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Hot Springs Village?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from North Little Rock and 26.8 miles from Hot Springs Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs Village.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Hot Springs Village. Straight-line distance: 42.1 mi (67.75 km).
#1 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hot Springs Village
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 12,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.6720400, -92.9987900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hot Springs Village (-92.99879, 34.67204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
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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