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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.94 mi
01h 14m
Flight
42.59 mi
68.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.59 mi
Kilometers
68.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.94 mi
Kilometers
99.68 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs Village
Thu, Jun 11, 5:17 PM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Thu, Jun 11, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-06-11T16:02
Arrive Hot Springs Village
Thu, Jun 11, 5:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
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
Ola
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Russellville
31 mi
00h 37m
To Hot Springs Village
30.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  3. 3

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  4. 4

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    37.1 mi · 42 min · South State Highway 7

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Desoto Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Desoto Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Carmona Road

    2981 ft · 1 min · Carmona Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fresno Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Fresno Road

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Highway 7
37.1 mi · 60%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 23%
North Arkansas Avenue
4.89 mi · 8%
Desoto Boulevard
4.16 mi · 7%
Carmona Road
0.56 mi · 1%
South Scenic 7 Drive
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ola
00h 37m from Russellville
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

91 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

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).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
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: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Hot Springs Village (-92.99879, 34.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.51
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Hot Springs Village. The current time is 16:02:40.

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.