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

The driving distance from Wrightsville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
61.76 mi
01h 16m
Flight
48.19 mi
77.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.19 mi
Kilometers
77.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.4 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Wrightsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrightsville
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wrightsville
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
Benton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Wrightsville
30.9 mi
00h 38m
To Hot Springs
30.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Williams Avenue

    17 m · 8 sec · Williams Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 365

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 365

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Belt Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrightsville 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Belt Freeway
27.9 mi · 45%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 40%
State Highway 365
6.71 mi · 11%
Williams Avenue
0.01 mi
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 38m from Wrightsville
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Wrightsville and 30.9 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

30 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

34 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

66 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 48.19 mi (77.56 km).

Wrightsville

#1 Wrightsville

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,054
Coordinates34.6023200, -92.2168100
Altitude78
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: Wrightsville (-92.21681, 34.60232)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.51
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.26 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $4.63 $10.08 $20.17
Diesel $5.42 $11.80 $23.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wrightsville and Hot Springs. The current time is 21:12:49.

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.