Origin
Benton, AR
Late night in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, AR to Hot Springs, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, AR
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Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
Benton, AR to Hot Springs, AR is 30.5 miles and takes about 39m via US 70 and I 30, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Arkansas, making it a convenient local trip. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger regional itinerary. You'll find the majority of this journey focuses on highway travel, offering a straightforward path to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 24.6 mi | 31m |
| I 30 | 4 mi | 4m |
| West South Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Conway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 24.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Conway Street
381 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Conway Street
3
Turn left onto North Market Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Market Street
4
Turn right onto West South Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West South Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto West South Street
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
West South Street
6
Enter roundabout onto I-30 Frontage Road
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
7
Continue on I-30 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
9
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
10
Continue on I 30; US 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 30; US 70
11
Take the exit onto US 70
25 mi
·
31 min
·
US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
12
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Conway Street
Turn left onto West Conway Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Market Street
Turn left onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West South Street
Turn right onto West South Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West South Street
Keep slight left at fork onto West South Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I-30 Frontage Road
Enter roundabout onto I-30 Frontage Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Late night in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 70 and I 30. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced journey for the most part, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 24.6 miles on US 70. While primarily highway, the final portion may involve some local streets, such as West South Street, as you approach Hot Springs. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency and direct travel over winding scenic byways.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and I 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Conway Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Conway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West South Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Benton, AR
Full guide →Benton is in the Central region of Arkansas.
Arriving in Hot Springs, AR
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on US 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Conway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West South Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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