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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Goshen, AR is about 198.1 miles (318.8 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
198.09 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
198.09 mi
Kilometers
318.8 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 Goshen
Mon, Jun 1, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-06-01T03:38
Arrive Goshen
Mon, Jun 1, 7:24 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 Hot Springs
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 Hot Springs
99 mi
01h 52m
To Goshen
99 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    91 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Razorback Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 15th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West 15th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Happy Hollow Road

    1696 ft · 43 sec · South Happy Hollow Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Huntsville Road

    2594 ft · 1 min · East Huntsville Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Crossover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Crossover Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Mission Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Mission Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Blue Springs Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Blue Springs Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
65.1 mi · 33%
Park Avenue
51 mi · 26%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 21%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 7%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 2%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

64.8 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
+75.8 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 52m from Hot Springs
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.1 miles (318.8 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 miles from Hot Springs and 99 miles from Goshen.

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 75.8 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 $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

Town in Arkansas, United States

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

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
6.99 gal
26.46 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
13.98 gal · 52.92 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.63 $32.33 $64.66
Diesel $5.42 $37.85 $75.70

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 Hot Springs and Goshen. The current time is 03:38:29.

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.