How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Hot Springs Village, AR?

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Hot Springs Village, AR is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.1 mi
01h 47m
Flight
64.47 mi
103.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.47 mi
Kilometers
103.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.1 mi
Kilometers
138.56 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs Village
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Jun 11, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-06-10T22:13
Arrive Hot Springs Village
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Bluff
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
Poyen
AR

City in Grant County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Pine Bluff
43 mi
00h 53m
To Hot Springs Village
43.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluff and Hot Springs Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Hot Springs Village.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

    965 ft · 44 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    687 ft · 21 sec · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    91 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 270

    12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Desoto Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Desoto Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Carmona Road

    2981 ft · 1 min · Carmona Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fresno Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Fresno Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluff and Hot Springs Village.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 37%
US Highway 270
13.8 mi · 16%
Hot Springs Bypass
13.6 mi · 16%
US 270 West
13 mi · 15%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
6.57 mi · 8%
Desoto Boulevard
4.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Road

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

31.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poyen
00h 53m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine Bluff and Clear near Hot Springs Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Hot Springs Village?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Poyen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Pine Bluff and 43.1 miles from Hot Springs Village.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Bluff and Clear near Hot Springs Village.

Stop Ideas Near Poyen

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

16 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

45 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

57 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

114 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Hot Springs Village. Straight-line distance: 64.47 mi (103.76 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
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: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Hot Springs Village (-92.99879, 34.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.95 $25.89
Premium $4.63 $14.06 $28.12
Diesel $5.42 $16.46 $32.92

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Hot Springs Village. The current time is 22:13:02.

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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.