How far is Oak Grove Heights, AR from Hot Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Oak Grove Heights, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.79 mi
03h 54m
Flight
181.83 mi
292.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.83 mi
Kilometers
292.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.79 mi
Kilometers
337.63 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove Heights
2026-04-18T16:23
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove Heights
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Oak Grove Heights
104.9 mi
01h 57m
To Hot Springs
104.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
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 Oak Grove Heights and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove Heights and Hot Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1 km · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2503 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove Heights and Hot Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
148 mi · 71%
Texarkana
27 mi · 13%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 12%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 2%
West Court Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
181.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 57m from Oak Grove Heights
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Grove Heights 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 Oak Grove Heights to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Oak Grove Heights and 104.9 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove Heights and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 181.83 mi (292.63 km).

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#1 Oak Grove Heights

Human settlement in Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates36.1209000, -90.5106600
Altitude102
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: Oak Grove Heights (-90.51066, 36.1209)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.02 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.05
14.8 gal · 56.04 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.02 $56.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.52 $63.03
Premium $4.63 $34.23 $68.45
Diesel $5.42 $40.07 $80.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove Heights and Hot Springs. The current time is 16:23:02.

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.