How far is Gosnell, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Gosnell, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gosnell and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gosnell and Hot Springs.
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Start on Bevill Avenue
2054 ft · 1 min · Bevill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Air Base Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Air Base Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 60 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Division Street
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Turn right onto Barker Road
885 ft · 15 sec · Barker Road
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Take the ramp straight
848 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gosnell and Hot Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gosnell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Gosnell to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Wheatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Gosnell and 121.6 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201 miles (323.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.45 one way or $64.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gosnell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Wheatley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wheatley.
Central Station
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gosnell and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 200.98 mi (323.44 km).
#1 Gosnell
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,066 |
| Coordinates | 35.9597900, -89.9720300 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hot Springs
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 38,939 |
| Coordinates | 34.5037000, -93.0551800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $32.45 | $64.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.64 | $79.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.41 | $92.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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