Traveling from Batesville to Hot Springs covers 146.2 miles through the heart of Arkansas. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable one-day excursion. Budget roughly $22 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Because the trip duration is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Navigating this route involves a combination of Batesville Boulevard and I-30 West, eventually heading toward the Texarkana direction. It is a straightforward trek that serves as an efficient connection between these two cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73 miles from Batesville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
60.1 mi
1h 3m
Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi
43m
I 30
27 mi
29m
US 70
24.6 mi
31m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
South Saint Louis Street
0.5 mi
1m
West Grand Avenue
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Longest stretch:
US 167
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesville, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
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Start on US 167; AR 25
0.5 mi·1 min·South Saint Louis Street
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Continue on US 167; AR 25
33 mi·43 min·Batesville Boulevard
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Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi·56 min·US 167
4
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
5
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi·6 min·US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi·26 min·I 30; US 67
Exit 138Toward TexarkanaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 30; US 70
2.9 mi·3 min·I 30; US 70
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Take the exit onto US 70
25 mi·31 min·US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
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Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the benefit of total schedule flexibility. If you want to avoid the heaviest traffic, try to depart early in the morning to keep your 2-hour and 24-minute travel time predictable. Because there are no designated stops required for this 146.2-mile stretch, you can easily complete the entire journey in one go without needing a formal itinerary break. Keep your $22 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a route that demands more frequent steering input than standard highway driving. Take your time on the turn-heavy local sections, as these stretches are where you will spend the majority of your focus during the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73 miles from Batesville, AR, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hot Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Batesville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Batesville, AR
This is one driving day of about 146 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Batesville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 167 for about 60.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 33.4 and 121.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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33.4 mi into trip|~45m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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88.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|I 40; US 167
Merge onto I 40; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining
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89.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
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94.4 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
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121.5 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.05 one way
$44.10 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.20
$48.41
premium
$4.56
$26.21
$52.41
diesel
$5.61
$32.23
$64.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.8
0
$15.33
$7.01
Efficient EV
36.5
0
$12.77
$5.84
EV Truck/SUV
58.4
0
$20.44
$9.34
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Batesville, AR
Late night
in Batesville on Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Late night
in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of Batesville. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires your full attention due to the winding nature of the local roads. While you will eventually merge onto I-30 West, the journey feels more like an active, engaged drive than a passive highway cruise. There is no significant highway-only percentage here, meaning you will be dealing with varied road conditions throughout the 146.2-mile distance. Prepare for a dynamic experience that shifts from local thoroughfares to busier transit corridors as you transition toward your final destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.1 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and Batesville Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 33.4 miles in near US 167.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 88.6 miles (I 40; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 89.5 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
759 ft226 ft
Total Climb
854 ft
Total Descent
717 ft
Highest Point
759 ft
~133.8 mi in
Elevation Range
533 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Batesville, AR to Hot Springs, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Hot Springs is a city in the Central region of Arkansas and home to Hot Springs National Park, a United States national park. It is also the childhood home of former President Bill Clinton.
The longest stretch is about 60.1 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 88.6 miles (I 40; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 89.5 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hot Springs, AR before heading back.
