How far is Hot Springs Village, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs Village, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
181.45 mi
03h 05m
Flight
152.63 mi
245.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.63 mi
Kilometers
245.63 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.45 mi
Kilometers
292.01 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Sat, May 30, 2:26 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs Village
Sat, May 30, 5:32 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 Jonesboro
Sat, May 30, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Hot Springs Village
89.9 mi
01h 32m
To Jonesboro
91.6 mi
01h 32m

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
68°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fresno Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fresno Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Desoto Boulevard

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Desoto Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on DeSoto Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 16 min · DeSoto Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2048 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    596 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 57%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 14%
Old Hot Springs Highway
16.8 mi · 9%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 7%
Desoto Boulevard
9.23 mi · 5%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
01h 32m from Hot Springs Village
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs Village and Patchy Fog near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Hot Springs Village and 91.6 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs Village and Patchy Fog near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs Village and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 152.63 mi (245.63 km).

Hot Springs Village

#1 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmona Drive (-92.999008, 34.672011)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.24 L · about $24.24
Round trip
$48.47
12.8 gal · 48.48 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.24 $48.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.63 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.42 $34.66 $69.31

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 Jonesboro. 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.