If you are looking to travel from Bryant to Hot Springs, this 146.6-mile journey is best approached as a relaxed day trip. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 20 minutes behind the wheel, navigating a path that relies heavily on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $22, it is an affordable excursion within the Southeast region. While the trip is short enough to complete in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention. Consider this a practical option if you prefer backroads over the monotony of major highways.
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
72.2 miles from Bryant, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
60.1 mi
1h 3m
Batesville Boulevard
30.8 mi
40m
I 30
27 mi
29m
US 70
24.6 mi
31m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
Heber Springs Road
0.8 mi
1m
Simpson Road
0.1 mi
<1m
West Grand Avenue
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryant, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
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Start on Simpson Road
0.1 mi·38 sec·Simpson Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto AR 14; AR 25
0.8 mi·1 min·Heber Springs Road
3
Turn right onto US 167
31 mi·40 min·Batesville Boulevard
4
Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi·56 min·US 167
5
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
6
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
7
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.
8
Continue on I 30; US 70
2.9 mi·3 min·I 30; US 70
9
Take the exit onto US 70
25 mi·31 min·US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
10
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 20-minute drive with no scheduled stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you depart to stay within your $22 budget. Because the route is composed of winding local roads, it is wise to leave during daylight hours to better navigate the turns comfortably. You have the advantage of total flexibility on this trip, so feel free to pace yourself according to your own schedule rather than rushing to a deadline. Pay close attention to the transitions between Batesville Boulevard and Heber Springs Road to stay on track. Given the turn-heavy profile, taking the drive at a steady, moderate pace will make for a much more enjoyable experience.
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 72.2 miles from Bryant, AR, or about 1h 23m 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 23m 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 15m
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 Bryant, 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 Bryant, AR
This is one driving day of about 144.4 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Bryant, 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 119.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road
At end of road, turn left onto AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.7 mi into trip|~42m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
87.9 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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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92.8 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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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119.8 mi into trip|~2h 16m 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
$21.81 one way
$43.62 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.94
$47.88
premium
$4.56
$25.92
$51.84
diesel
$5.61
$31.88
$63.76
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: 50.5 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
43.3
0
$15.16
$6.93
Efficient EV
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
EV Truck/SUV
57.8
0
$20.22
$9.24
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 20, 2026
Origin
Bryant, AR
Morning
in Bryant on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Morning
in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 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
2 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 47m 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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 144.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes navigation over speed. You will primarily traverse Heber Springs Road and Batesville Boulevard, with some segments on I-30 West, though the highway share for this trip is 0%. Because this route avoids long, high-speed stretches, the experience is much more engaged and technical than a standard interstate cruise. You will find yourself constantly adjusting to the winding nature of the local roads, which keeps the drive feeling active from start to finish. Expect a steady, hands-on experience rather than a monotonous slog behind the wheel.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 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 0.1 miles in near AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road.
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 47m 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 (AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 87.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
728 ft230 ft
Total Climb
788 ft
Total Descent
710 ft
Highest Point
728 ft
~132.3 mi in
Elevation Range
499 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 Bryant, 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 0.1 miles (AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 87.9 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.
