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

The driving distance from Gassville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
188.62 mi
04h 12m
Flight
126.94 mi
204.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.94 mi
Kilometers
204.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.62 mi
Kilometers
303.56 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Mon, May 25, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Gassville
Tue, May 26, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gassville
2026-05-25T18:38
Arrive Hot Springs
Mon, May 25, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gassville
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
Twin Groves
AR

Human settlement in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Gassville
94.3 mi
02h 06m
To Hot Springs
94.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    12.5 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    22 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

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

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gassville 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
45.5 mi · 24%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 13%
I 30 West
18.3 mi · 10%
I 430
12.8 mi · 7%
East Main Street
12.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.4 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.7 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Groves
02h 06m from Gassville
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gassville 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 Gassville to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Twin Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Gassville and 94.3 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Twin Groves

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

112 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gassville and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 126.94 mi (204.29 km).

Gassville

#1 Gassville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,173
Coordinates36.2831200, -92.4940500
Altitude233
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: Gassville (-92.49405, 36.28312)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $25.22
Round trip
$50.44
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.22 $50.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.36 $56.73
Premium $4.63 $30.80 $61.61
Diesel $5.42 $36.06 $72.13

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gassville and Hot Springs. The current time is 18:38:26.

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.