How far is Russellville, AR from Hot Springs Village, AR?
The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Hot Springs Village, AR is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Russellville and Hot Springs Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Hot Springs Village.
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Start on North Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Arkansas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue on AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South
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Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
37.1 mi · 42 min · South State Highway 7
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Turn left onto Desoto Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · Desoto Boulevard
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Turn right onto Carmona Road
2981 ft · 1 min · Carmona Road
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Turn left onto Fresno Road
21 m · 2 sec · Fresno Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Hot Springs Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South State Highway 7
Turn left onto South State Highway 7
37.1 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Russellville and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Hot Springs Village?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Ola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Russellville and 30.9 miles from Hot Springs Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Russellville and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs Village.
Stop Ideas Near Ola
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 Ola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Hot Springs Village. Straight-line distance: 42.59 mi (68.54 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Arkansas
| Population | 29,364 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784200, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hot Springs Village
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 12,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.6720400, -92.9987900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hot Springs Village (-92.99879, 34.67204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
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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