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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.52 mi
01h 19m
Flight
42.1 mi
67.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.1 mi
Kilometers
67.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.13 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs Village
Sat, May 30, 1:42 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 3:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-30T12:22
Arrive Hot Springs Village
Sat, May 30, 1:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
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
Benton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
26.7 mi
00h 39m
To Hot Springs Village
26.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cypress Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    669 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

    680 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto DeSoto Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 15 min · DeSoto Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Desoto Boulevard

    2112 ft · 48 sec · Desoto Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fresno Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fresno Road

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 39%
Old Hot Springs Highway
16.6 mi · 31%
DeSoto Boulevard
9.23 mi · 17%
North Cypress Street
3.87 mi · 7%
Hot Springs Highway
1.18 mi · 2%
Fresno Road
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 39m from North Little Rock
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Malvern station

30 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

34 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

66 mi away
798 South 5th St.

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).

North Little Rock

#1 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Hot Springs Village

#2 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Hot Springs Village (-92.99879, 34.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.31
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Hot Springs Village. The current time is 12:22:53.

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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.