How many miles from Kansas City to hot springs?

417 miles taking this route:

1. Take U.S. 71 SOUTH from Kansas City to I-549 SOUTH in northwest Arkansas.
2. Take I-549 SOUTH back to U.S. 71 SOUTH to MANSFIELD at EXIT 12 in Fort Smith.
3. Take U.S. 71 SOUTH to U.S. 270. TURN LEFT onto U.S. 270 EAST.
4. Take U.S. 270 EAST to Hot Springs.