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

The driving distance from Vilonia, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
88.78 mi
01h 31m
Flight
62.6 mi
100.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.6 mi
Kilometers
100.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.78 mi
Kilometers
142.88 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 7:58 AM CDT
Return by in Vilonia
Sun, May 31, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vilonia
2026-05-31T06:27
Arrive Hot Springs
Sun, May 31, 7:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vilonia
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
Alexander
AR

City in Arkansas

From Vilonia
44.3 mi
00h 45m
To Hot Springs
44.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    953 ft · 24 sec · Vilonia Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  4. 4

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    45 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Central Landing Boulevard

    1040 ft · 29 sec · Central Landing Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    18.3 mi · 20 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 Vilonia 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 28%
Central Landing Boulevard
20.3 mi · 23%
I 30 West
18.3 mi · 21%
I 430
12.8 mi · 14%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 6%
Main Street
5.18 mi · 6%
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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander
00h 45m from Vilonia
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vilonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Vilonia to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Vilonia and 44.5 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alexander

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

20 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

45 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

80 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vilonia and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 62.6 mi (100.74 km).

Vilonia

#1 Vilonia

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population4,725
Coordinates35.0839800, -92.2079300
Altitude94
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: Main Street (-92.207903, 35.083811)
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.85 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.63 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.42 $16.95 $33.90

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Vilonia and Hot Springs. The current time is 06:27:12.

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.