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

The driving distance from Goshen, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
198.32 mi
03h 45m
Flight
122.35 mi
196.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.35 mi
Kilometers
196.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.32 mi
Kilometers
319.17 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 6:17 AM CDT
Return by in Goshen
Mon, Jun 1, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-06-01T02:32
Arrive Hot Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 6:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Goshen
99.2 mi
01h 52m
To Hot Springs
99.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Springs Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Blue Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bowen Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on East Mission Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Mission Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Crossover Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Crossover Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    116 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Huntsville Road

    2372 ft · 57 sec · East Huntsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Happy Hollow Road

    1696 ft · 41 sec · South Happy Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 15th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Razorback Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Razorback Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Cato Springs Road

    1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1618 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  20. 20

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  21. 21

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    30 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    131 m · 20 sec · West Grand Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · West Grand Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goshen 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 33%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 23%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 21%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
6.16 mi · 3%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

64.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 52m from Goshen
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goshen and Sunny near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goshen to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Goshen and 99.2 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goshen and Sunny near Hot Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 122.35 mi (196.9 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

Town in Arkansas, United States

Population1,985
Coordinates36.1011900, -93.9913100
Altitude363
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: Goshen (-93.99131, 36.10119)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.49 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14 gal · 52.98 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.81 $59.63
Premium $4.63 $32.38 $64.75
Diesel $5.42 $37.91 $75.81

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Hot Springs. The current time is 02:32:03.

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.