How far is Pea Ridge, AR from Hot Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Pea Ridge, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.81 mi
03h 57m
Flight
147.36 mi
237.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.36 mi
Kilometers
237.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.81 mi
Kilometers
347.32 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Fri, Nov 6, 11:10 PM CST
Return by in Pea Ridge
Sat, Nov 7, 3:07 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pea Ridge
2026-11-06T19:13
Arrive Hot Springs
Fri, Nov 6, 11:10 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:06 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pea Ridge
9:00 PM CST
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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Pea Ridge
109 mi
01h 58m
To Hot Springs
106.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge and Hot Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Curtis Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Curtis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Slack Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Slack Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 72

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 72

  4. 4

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1203 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  14. 14

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

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  16. 16

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pea Ridge 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Central Avenue
68.8 mi · 32%
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 30%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 21%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 3%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Central Avenue

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.5 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 58m from Pea Ridge
Leave By
9:06 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pea Ridge and Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pea Ridge to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Pea Ridge and 106.8 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pea Ridge and Sunny near Hot Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 147.36 mi (237.15 km).

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#1 Pea Ridge

Pea Ridge is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4539600, -94.1152000
Altitude393
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: North Curtis Avenue (-94.115157, 36.453958)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.83 L · about $28.28
Round trip
$56.56
15.24 gal · 57.66 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.28 $56.56
Mid-grade $4.21 $32.10 $64.21
Premium $4.62 $35.18 $70.36
Diesel $5.84 $44.49 $88.99

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pea Ridge and Hot Springs. The current time is 19:13:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.