How far is Hot Springs Village, AR from Bella Vista, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs Village, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
210.51 mi
03h 45m
Flight
143.98 mi
231.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.98 mi
Kilometers
231.71 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.51 mi
Kilometers
338.79 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 Bella Vista
Sat, May 30, 3:05 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs Village
Sat, May 30, 6:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs Village
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Bella Vista
Sat, May 30, 3:05 PM 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
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs Village
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
Wiederkehr Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs Village
105.2 mi
01h 52m
To Bella Vista
105.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs Village and Bella Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs Village and Bella Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on Fresno Road

    21 m · 3 sec · Fresno Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carmona Road

    2981 ft · 1 min · Carmona Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Desoto Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Desoto Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    37.1 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

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

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs Village and Bella Vista.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
76.5 mi · 36%
I-40
65.1 mi · 31%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 7%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 2%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 2%
Desoto Boulevard
4.13 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 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiederkehr Village
01h 52m from Hot Springs Village
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs Village and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bella Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs Village to Bella Vista?

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 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?

Wiederkehr Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Hot Springs Village and 105.3 miles from Bella Vista.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.14 one way or $56.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs Village and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bella Vista.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs Village and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 143.98 mi (231.71 km).

Hot Springs Village

#1 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmona Drive (-92.999008, 34.672011)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.12 L · about $28.14
Round trip
$56.27
14.86 gal · 56.24 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.14 $56.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.64 $63.29
Premium $4.63 $34.36 $68.73
Diesel $5.42 $40.23 $80.47

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs Village and Bella Vista. The current time is 11:20:24.

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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.