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

The driving distance from Siloam Springs, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.76 mi
03h 58m
Flight
143.36 mi
230.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.36 mi
Kilometers
230.71 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.76 mi
Kilometers
316.66 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Siloam Springs
Sat, May 30, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Siloam Springs
2026-05-29T22:46
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Siloam Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Siloam Springs
107.6 mi
01h 59m
To Hot Springs
89.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    1592 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street (Siloam Springs)

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street (Siloam Springs)

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    545 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.1 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  13. 13

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

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  14. 14

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  15. 15

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 33%
East Main Street
51.7 mi · 26%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 23%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 3%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

64.9 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 59m from Siloam Springs
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Siloam Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Siloam Springs and 89.2 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Siloam Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hot Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Siloam Springs and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 143.36 mi (230.71 km).

Siloam Springs

#1 Siloam Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population17,611
Coordinates36.1881400, -94.5405000
Altitude345
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: North Broadway Street (-94.540628, 36.18814)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.28 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.56
13.88 gal · 52.56 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.28 $52.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.56 $59.11
Premium $4.63 $32.10 $64.20
Diesel $5.42 $37.58 $75.16

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Siloam Springs and Hot Springs. The current time is 22:46:43.

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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.