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

The driving distance from Cedarville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
144.86 mi
03h 02m
Flight
104.56 mi
168.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.56 mi
Kilometers
168.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.86 mi
Kilometers
233.13 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Tue, Apr 14, 6:50 PM CDT
Return by in Cedarville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedarville
2026-04-14T15:48
Arrive Hot Springs
Tue, Apr 14, 6:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedarville
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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Cedarville
72.4 mi
01h 31m
To Hot Springs
72.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8.2 mi · 16 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Little Rock

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Albert Pike Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Albert Pike Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hobson Avenue

    1937 ft · 38 sec · Hobson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1385 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    3090 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 540 South
11.8 mi · 8%
Albert Pike Road
2.62 mi · 2%
I 40 East
1.94 mi · 1%
West Grand Avenue
0.65 mi
Hobson Avenue
0.37 mi
US 71 South
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.1 mi · 01h 16m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
01h 31m from Cedarville
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedarville 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 Cedarville to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Cedarville and 72.5 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedarville and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 104.56 mi (168.27 km).

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#1 Cedarville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,409
Coordinates35.5698100, -94.3668800
Altitude239
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: Cedarville (-94.36688, 35.56981)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.70
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.35 $38.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.76 $43.53
Premium $4.63 $23.63 $47.27
Diesel $5.42 $27.67 $55.34

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedarville and Hot Springs. The current time is 15:48:40.

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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.