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

The driving distance from Perryville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
52.5 mi
01h 28m
Flight
37.47 mi
60.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.47 mi
Kilometers
60.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.5 mi
Kilometers
84.49 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 9:00 AM CDT
Return by in Perryville
Sun, May 31, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryville
2026-05-31T07:32
Arrive Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 9:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryville
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
Lonsdale
AR

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

From Perryville
26.3 mi
00h 44m
To Hot Springs
26.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aplin Street

    145 m · 11 sec · Aplin Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fourche Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fourche Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 10

    9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 10

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 9

    15 m · 2 sec · State Highway 9

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 9

    20.6 mi · 36 min · State Highway 9

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hot Springs Highway

    3103 ft · 1 min · Hot Springs Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue

    72 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryville 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9
20.7 mi · 39%
Park Avenue
13.6 mi · 26%
State Highway 10
9.59 mi · 18%
Old Hot Springs Highway
5.93 mi · 11%
Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
Fourche Avenue
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 9

Continue on State Highway 9

20.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonsdale
00h 44m from Perryville
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Perryville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Perryville and 26.2 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Perryville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

20 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

53 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 37.47 mi (60.31 km).

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#1 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,441
Coordinates35.0048100, -92.8026700
Altitude90
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: Perryville (-92.80267, 35.00481)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.01
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.01 $14.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.88 $15.76
Premium $4.63 $8.56 $17.11
Diesel $5.42 $10.02 $20.04

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryville and Hot Springs. The current time is 07:32:01.

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.