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

The driving distance from Piney, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.06 mi
00h 08m
Flight
4.03 mi
6.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.03 mi
Kilometers
6.49 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.06 mi
Kilometers
8.15 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Piney
Sun, May 31, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piney
2026-05-31T11:43
Arrive Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Piney
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockwell
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Piney
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Hot Springs
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Piney and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Thornton Ferry Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Thornton Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    51 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Albert Pike Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Albert Pike Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Albert Pike Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Albert Pike Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hobson Avenue

    1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    3090 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piney and Hot Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
215.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert Pike Road
3.69 mi · 73%
West Grand Avenue
0.65 mi · 13%
Hobson Avenue
0.37 mi · 7%
3rd Street
0.26 mi · 5%
Thornton Ferry Road
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Albert Pike Road

Continue on Albert Pike Road

2.62 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwell
00h 04m from Piney
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Piney 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 Piney to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Piney and 2.5 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockwell

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

40 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

84 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

98 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piney and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 4.03 mi (6.49 km).

Piney

#1 Piney

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population1,484
Coordinates34.5031400, -93.1260200
Altitude128
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: Piney (-93.12602, 34.50314)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.77 $1.53
Premium $4.63 $0.83 $1.67
Diesel $5.42 $0.97 $1.95

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 Piney and Hot Springs. The current time is 11:43:18.

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.