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

The driving distance from Hot Springs, AR to Gosnell, AR is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
242.63 mi
04h 22m
Flight
200.98 mi
323.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.98 mi
Kilometers
323.44 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.63 mi
Kilometers
390.48 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Wheatley
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs
121.2 mi
02h 11m
To Gosnell
121.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway

    10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis

    2525 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Blues Highway

    55.5 mi · 56 min · Blues Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Blytheville

    1529 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Division Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Airbase Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Airbase Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bevill Avenue

    1964 ft · 57 sec · Bevill Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bevill Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Bevill Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bevill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
118 mi · 49%
Blues Highway
55.5 mi · 23%
West Grand Avenue
51.1 mi · 21%
East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 4%
Airbase Highway
3.27 mi · 1%
South Division Street
2.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

117 mi · 01h 58m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
201 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatley
02h 11m from Hot Springs
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near Gosnell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 121.2 miles from Hot Springs and 121.4 miles from Gosnell.

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 41.6 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.42 one way or $64.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs and Sunny near Gosnell.

Stop Ideas Near Wheatley

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

99 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Gosnell. Straight-line distance: 200.98 mi (323.44 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Gosnell

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,066
Coordinates35.9597900, -89.9720300
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)
End: Gosnell (-89.97203, 35.95979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.41 L · about $32.42
Round trip
$64.83
17.12 gal · 64.82 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.42 $64.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.46 $72.91
Premium $4.63 $39.59 $79.18
Diesel $5.42 $46.35 $92.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Gosnell. The current time is 21:54:41.

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.