Open road to Hot Springs, AR

***5/5/2026 Update: Route to Arkansas updated to avoid I-30.*******

We rented an Airbnb at 186 Oriole St, Hot Springs, AR 71901. All beds taken. Couch is left.

One Way Trip Distance: Approximately 5 hr 20 Min, about 277 miles.
(We will have breaks/pit stops along the way so the timing will change.)

Route will be 78 North to Farmersville to the Exxon for first
pit stop (815 McKinney St, Farmersville, TX 75442.) Followed by 380 east through Greenville, 24 North to Paris, TX, east on 286, north on 271 to FM 195 NE. 37 east/70 and 259 north in Oklahoma to highway 70 to Hot Springs, AR.

Meet up/starting point: 8:00am meet up. 8:15am departure.
(Take care of your breakfast before the start of the ride)
Lunch stop to be determined along the route.
W.C. Daugherty Elementary School parking lot.
500 W Miller Rd Garland, TX 75041 United States

Returning Saturday, June 13th, 8:00am meet up. 8:15am departure from 186 Oriole St, Hot Springs, AR 71901.

Daily Itinerary:

(Wednesday, June 10, 2026): Ride to Hot Springs, AR. Everyone checks in to their own lodging destinations, rest, eat, etc. prepare for next day.

(Thursday, June 11, 2026): Breakfast along the route. Route to Harrison, AR via highway 7.

(Friday, June 12, 2026): Route TBA

(Saturday, June 13, 2026): Meet up at 186 Oriole St, Hot Springs, AR 71901 to gather together for our return ride home. Meet up at 8:00am. 8:15am departure. Route will be from Arkansas via Talimena Scenic Drive back home.