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

The driving distance from Ozark, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
120.38 mi
02h 28m
Flight
80.8 mi
130.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.8 mi
Kilometers
130.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.38 mi
Kilometers
193.73 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Tue, May 19, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Ozark
Wed, May 20, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozark
2026-05-19T21:05
Arrive Hot Springs
Tue, May 19, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozark
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
Ola
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Ozark
59.7 mi
01h 14m
To Hot Springs
60.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Commercial Street

    41 m · 8 sec · West Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2614 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    39.7 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ozark 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 37%
North 3rd Street
42 mi · 35%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 5%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 4%
West Main Street
3.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South State Highway 7

Turn left onto South State Highway 7

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ola
01h 14m from Ozark
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ozark and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ozark to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Ola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Ozark and 60.7 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ola

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

91 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozark and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 80.8 mi (130.03 km).

Ozark

#1 Ozark

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,626
Coordinates35.4870300, -93.8277000
Altitude124
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: West Commercial Street (-93.827711, 35.486969)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.08 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.19
8.5 gal · 32.16 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.09 $32.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.10 $36.20
Premium $4.63 $19.66 $39.31
Diesel $5.42 $23.01 $46.03

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Ozark and Hot Springs. The current time is 21:05:10.

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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.