Road Trips from Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs, AR, is a great starting point for exploring Arkansas. You've got options ranging from quick one-hour jaunts to nearby towns to longer, 4-hour drives further afield. Many of these routes offer access to Hot Springs National Park, and several feature gently rolling or flat terrain, making for relaxed drives. If you're looking for a day trip with park access or a slightly longer drive through varied landscapes, Hot Springs sets you up well.
Total Routes
4
Shortest
4.2h
With Parks Nearby
4
Weekend trip
Horseshoe Bend, AR
4h 9m198.5 mi one way
Calico Rock, AR
4h 26m173.2 mi one way
The longest drive at 173.2 miles and 4.4 hours, Calico Rock, AR, is a mostly highway route with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, offering a substantial journey with park access nearby.
Bull Shoals, AR
4h 22m191.4 mi one way
Mountain Home, AR
4h 23m196.5 mi one way
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When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather perfect for exploring the gently rolling terrain and nearby Hot Springs National Park on these varied drives.
Summer
Longer daylight hours in summer make the 2-4 hour drives to destinations like Fort Smith or Calico Rock more appealing, with park access still available.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance the gently rolling terrain of drives like the one to Booneville, making the 2-hour trips particularly scenic.
Winter
The mostly flat terrain on routes to Pine Bluff or Tennessee, AR, makes for easier winter driving, with Hot Springs National Park remaining accessible.
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