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

The driving distance from Hot Springs Village, AR to Paragould, AR is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
205.66 mi
03h 30m
Flight
170.4 mi
274.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.4 mi
Kilometers
274.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.66 mi
Kilometers
330.98 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Thu, Jun 11, 8:58 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs Village
Fri, Jun 12, 12:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs Village
2026-06-11T17:28
Arrive Paragould
Thu, Jun 11, 8:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 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
Kensett
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hot Springs Village
102 mi
01h 45m
To Paragould
103.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge

    2734 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
123 mi · 60%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 12%
Old Hot Springs Highway
16.8 mi · 8%
Desoto Boulevard
9.23 mi · 4%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Hot Springs Highway
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

94.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensett
01h 45m from Hot Springs Village
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hot Springs Village and Sunny near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Kensett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Hot Springs Village and 103.7 miles from Paragould.

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

The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hot Springs Village and Sunny near Paragould.

Stop Ideas Near Kensett

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

78 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

113 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs Village and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 170.4 mi (274.23 km).

Hot Springs Village

#1 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

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

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmona Drive (-92.999008, 34.672011)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.47 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.99
14.52 gal · 54.94 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.49 $54.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.63 $33.58 $67.16
Diesel $5.42 $39.31 $78.63

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs Village and Paragould. The current time is 17:28:34.

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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.