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

The driving distance from Prescott, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
64.53 mi
01h 12m
Flight
51.9 mi
83.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.53 mi
Kilometers
103.85 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, May 2, 9:41 AM CDT
Return by in Prescott
Sat, May 2, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prescott
2026-05-02T08:29
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, May 2, 9:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prescott
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Caddo Valley
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Prescott
32.3 mi
00h 36m
To Hot Springs
32.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Valley Street

    30.8 mi · 37 min · Valley Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    113 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
33.4 mi · 52%
Valley Street
30.8 mi · 48%
AR 7
0.22 mi
West Grand Avenue
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

31 mi · 00h 31m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Valley
00h 36m from Prescott
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Prescott and Partly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Prescott and 32.2 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Prescott and Partly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

8 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

75 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

96 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prescott and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 51.9 mi (83.52 km).

Prescott

#1 Prescott

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,927
Coordinates33.8026100, -93.3810100
Altitude99
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: Prescott (-93.38101, 33.80261)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.71 $19.42
Premium $4.63 $10.55 $21.09
Diesel $5.42 $12.35 $24.69

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Prescott and Hot Springs. The current time is 08:29:04.

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.