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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
24.2 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
55.5 mi · 56 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Blytheville
1529 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Division Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Division Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Airbase Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Airbase Highway
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Turn left onto Bevill Avenue
1964 ft · 57 sec · Bevill Avenue
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Continue on Bevill Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Bevill Avenue
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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.
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 East
Merge slight left
117 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.
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.
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 Hot Springs and Gosnell. Straight-line distance: 200.98 mi (323.44 km).
#1 Hot Springs
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 38,939 |
| Coordinates | 34.5037000, -93.0551800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gosnell
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,066 |
| Coordinates | 35.9597900, -89.9720300 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gosnell (-89.97203, 35.95979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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