Drive or Fly: Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for TXK–HOT. At 67 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 42m

Distance

67.7 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 26m

7m in the air

Air Distance

61 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dierks, AR → TXK 69m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HOT → Hot Springs, AR 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Dierks, AR TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 46 mi, ~69m drive

Hot Springs, AR HOT — Memorial Field Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TXK and HOT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 14m

1h 10m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dierks, AR → Hope Amtrak Station 59m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 70m

Arrival 10m

Malvern Amtrak → Hot Springs, AR 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Hope Amtrak Station 40 mi, ~59m drive

To Malvern Amtrak 17 mi, ~25m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 39m

2h 10m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0600

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dierks, AR → Texarkana (Travel Stop) (TEX6) 75m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 130m

Arrival 10m

Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) (BRT6) → Hot Springs, AR 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From TEX6 — Texarkana (Travel Stop) 50 mi, ~75m drive

To BRT6 — Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) 33 mi, ~49m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 42m	3h 26m	3h 14m	4h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$13	$14
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

67.7 mi 1h 41m

via US 70

Alternative (+19 min)

78.5 mi 2h 0m

via AR 84, US 70, AR 7

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.