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

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Hot Springs Village, AR is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
203.55 mi
04h 02m
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
203.55 mi
Kilometers
327.58 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs Village
Fri, Jun 12, 7:21 AM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Fri, Jun 12, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-06-12T03:19
Arrive Hot Springs Village
Fri, Jun 12, 7:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paragould
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 Paragould
101.7 mi
02h 01m
To Hot Springs Village
101.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester

    971 ft · 45 sec · Winchester

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 32 sec · West Hunt Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 14 sec · West Hunt Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1202 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

    680 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    979 ft · 20 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto DeSoto Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 15 min · DeSoto Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Desoto Boulevard

    2112 ft · 48 sec · Desoto Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fresno Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fresno Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
148 mi · 73%
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 10%
Old Hot Springs Highway
16.6 mi · 8%
DeSoto Boulevard
9.23 mi · 5%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 2%
Hot Springs Highway
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensett
02h 01m from Paragould
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paragould and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hot Springs Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 101.7 miles from Paragould and 101.8 miles from Hot Springs Village.

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 33.2 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paragould and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hot Springs Village.

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 Paragould and Hot Springs Village. Straight-line distance: 170.4 mi (274.23 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Hot Springs Village

#2 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Paragould (-90.49733, 36.0584)
End: Hot Springs Village (-92.99879, 34.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.19 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.36 gal · 54.38 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.58 $61.16
Premium $4.63 $33.21 $66.41
Diesel $5.42 $38.88 $77.76

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Hot Springs Village. The current time is 03:19:40.

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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.