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

The driving distance from Trumann, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
188.17 mi
03h 11m
Flight
165.17 mi
265.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.17 mi
Kilometers
265.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.17 mi
Kilometers
302.83 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 7:48 AM CDT
Return by in Trumann
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trumann
2026-04-29T04:37
Arrive Hot Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 7:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trumann
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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Trumann
99 mi
01h 35m
To Hot Springs
89.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Melton Avenue

    41 m · 8 sec · Melton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3228 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 69th Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 69th Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 555 North

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    948 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alexander Drive

    139 m · 10 sec · Alexander Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
123 mi · 65%
Texarkana
27 mi · 14%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 13%
I 555 North
15.9 mi · 8%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 3%
West 69th Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 46m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
01h 35m from Trumann
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trumann and 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 Trumann to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Trumann and 89.2 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trumann and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 165.17 mi (265.82 km).

Trumann

#1 Trumann

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.6736900, -90.5073300
Altitude69
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: Melton Avenue (-90.507608, 35.673584)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.13 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.29
13.28 gal · 50.26 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.15 $50.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.28 $56.56
Premium $4.63 $30.71 $61.42
Diesel $5.42 $35.96 $71.91

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Trumann and Hot Springs. The current time is 04:37:17.

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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.