How far is Rector, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Rector, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rector and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rector and Hot Springs.
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Start on Front Street
16 m · 8 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1497 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · West 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street
24 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1362 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2503 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Street
2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto West Kings Highway
24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway
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Take the exit left
94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rector and Hot Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Kings Highway
Take the exit left
94.7 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rector and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rector to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Rector and 112.2 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.96 one way or $59.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rector and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bald Knob.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rector and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 197.46 mi (317.78 km).
#1 Rector
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,703 |
| Coordinates | 36.2631200, -90.2926000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hot Springs
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 38,939 |
| Coordinates | 34.5037000, -93.0551800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $29.96 | $59.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.58 | $73.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.83 | $85.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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