If you are looking to travel from Texarkana to Hot Springs Village, you are in for a 133.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, saving you the hassle of booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel for the entire one-way trek. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads rather than major interstates, moving you through the heart of the Southeast region. It is a straightforward, practical drive that provides a direct connection between these two Arkansas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
66.8 miles from Texarkana, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, AR and Hot Springs Village, AR.
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Start on East 20th Street
180 ft·9 sec·East 20th Street
2
Turn right onto County Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·County Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 24th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East 24th Street
4
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·Jefferson Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
6
Merge onto I 30
2.9 mi·3 min·North Loop
7
Continue on I 30
94 mi·1 hr 34 min·Purple Heart Trail
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
9
Merge onto US 270
12 mi·14 min·Martin Luther King Road
10
Continue on US 270
0.5 mi·33 sec·Malvern Avenue
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
12
Merge onto US 70
2.0 mi·2 min·Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
13
Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi·6 min·Hot Springs Bypass
14
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
185 ft·2 sec·AR 7
15
Continue on AR 7
7.7 mi·8 min·AR 7
16
Turn right onto Desoto Boulevard
4.2 mi·7 min·Desoto Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Carmona Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Carmona Road
18
Turn left onto Fresno Road
70 ft·1 sec·Fresno Road
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Arrive at destination
Fresno Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 25-minute trip with no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule. Budget about $20 for gas before you head out to ensure you have a smooth, uninterrupted run. Because the route consists of local roads rather than interstates, keep in mind that travel times may fluctuate slightly based on local traffic patterns. Given the turn-heavy nature of these specific local roads, it is wise to stay alert and keep your navigation tools handy throughout the entire 133.6-mile distance. Taking advantage of the short duration allows you to arrive in Hot Springs Village with plenty of time to spare for your planned activities.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.8 miles from Texarkana, AR, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.8 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hot Springs Village, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Texarkana, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Texarkana, AR
This is one driving day of about 133.6 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Texarkana, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 94.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 121.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|County Avenue
Turn right onto County Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East 24th Street
Turn right onto East 24th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
99.8 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
5
121.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|AR 7
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.18 one way
$40.35 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.15
$44.30
premium
$4.56
$23.98
$47.96
diesel
$5.61
$29.50
$58.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.1
0
$14.03
$6.41
Efficient EV
33.4
0
$11.69
$5.34
EV Truck/SUV
53.4
0
$18.70
$8.55
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Texarkana, AR
Late night
in Texarkana on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hot Springs Village, AR
Late night
in Hot Springs Village on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 115.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via County Avenue, East 24th Street, and Jefferson Avenue, keeping your focus sharp as you move through the local landscape. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a driving experience that requires more attention to turns and intersections than a high-speed highway trek. The nature of the path means the drive feels consistent and intimate, moving away from the fast-paced feel of major thoroughfares. You will find that the lack of highway stretches keeps the pace steady and grounded throughout the 133.6-mile duration.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.2 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 24th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94.2 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 24th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hot Springs Village, AR before heading back.
