Drive or Fly: Texarkana, AR to Hot Springs Village, 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 133 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 25m

Distance

133.6 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

54 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

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

2h 44m

12m in the air

Air Distance

104 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Texarkana, AR → TXK 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HOT → Hot Springs Village, AR 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Texarkana, AR TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 3 mi, ~10m drive

Hot Springs Village, AR HOT — Memorial Field Airport 15 mi, ~22m 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 10m

1h 45m on rail

Total Cost

$19

CO2

6 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Texarkana, AR → Texarkana Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 105m

Arrival 10m

Malvern Amtrak → Hot Springs Village, AR 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

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

Stations

From Texarkana Amtrak Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Malvern Amtrak 24 mi, ~35m 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

3h 28m

2h 10m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0600

Door-to-Door Timeline

Texarkana, AR → Texarkana (Travel Stop) (TEX6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 130m

Arrival 10m

Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) (BRT6) → Hot Springs Village, AR 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From TEX6 — Texarkana (Travel Stop) 5 mi, ~10m drive

To BRT6 — Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) 29 mi, ~43m 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	2h 25m	2h 44m	3h 10m	3h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$124	$19	$14
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	6 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 12, 2026.

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