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

The driving distance from Stuttgart, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103 mi
01h 51m
Flight
85.56 mi
137.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.56 mi
Kilometers
137.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103 mi
Kilometers
165.76 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sun, May 17, 5:47 PM CDT
Return by in Stuttgart
Sun, May 17, 7:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stuttgart
2026-05-17T15:55
Arrive Hot Springs
Sun, May 17, 5:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stuttgart
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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Stuttgart
51.4 mi
00h 55m
To Hot Springs
51.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    3279 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Michigan Street

    1660 ft · 32 sec · West Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Buerkle Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Buerkle Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    23.6 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Old England Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old England Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on England Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · England Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · East Belt Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stuttgart 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Belt Freeway
33.2 mi · 32%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 24%
Main Street
12.8 mi · 12%
England Road
3.15 mi · 3%
Old England Highway
2.71 mi · 3%
North Buerkle Street
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US-70 West

Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

24.6 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
00h 55m from Stuttgart
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stuttgart and Partly Sunny 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 Stuttgart to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Stuttgart and 51.6 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stuttgart and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stuttgart and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 85.56 mi (137.69 km).

Stuttgart

#1 Stuttgart

City in Arkansas, USA

Population8,400
Coordinates34.5003700, -91.5526300
Altitude64
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: South Main Street (-91.552552, 34.500368)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $13.78
Round trip
$27.57
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.78 $27.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.50 $31.01
Premium $4.63 $16.84 $33.67
Diesel $5.42 $19.71 $39.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Stuttgart and Hot Springs. The current time is 15:55:28.

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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.