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

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.47 mi
02h 13m
Flight
91.66 mi
147.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.66 mi
Kilometers
147.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.47 mi
Kilometers
182.62 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 10, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Fri, Apr 10, 10:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennessee
2026-04-10T18:19
Arrive Hot Springs
Fri, Apr 10, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tennessee
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
White Hall
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Tennessee
59.1 mi
01h 06m
To Hot Springs
54.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    911 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    91 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 270

    12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    17.4 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    2448 ft · 50 sec · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 28%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 21%
US 270 West
17.4 mi · 15%
US Highway 270
13.8 mi · 12%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
9.96 mi · 9%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Road

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

31.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
01h 06m from Tennessee
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tennessee and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Tennessee and 54.4 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tennessee and Mostly Sunny near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

90 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 91.66 mi (147.51 km).

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#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
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: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.16 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
8 gal · 30.32 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.04 $34.07
Premium $4.63 $18.50 $37.00
Diesel $5.42 $21.66 $43.32

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee and Hot Springs. The current time is 18:19:59.

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.