This 87.5-mile drive from Greenbrier, Arkansas, to Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. Given its short duration, it's ideal as a single-day excursion, allowing you to spend more time at your destination. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it an efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $13, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be traversing familiar terrain throughout your drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Greenbrier, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 70
42.8 mi
50m
US 65
22 mi
22m
I 430
12.3 mi
14m
South Broadview Street
5.3 mi
7m
US Highway 65
3.2 mi
4m
Skyline Drive
1.4 mi
2m
East Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Grand Avenue
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 42.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on AR 225
78 ft·8 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 65; AR 25
5.3 mi·7 min·South Broadview Street
3
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi·4 min·US Highway 65
4
Continue on US 65
1.4 mi·2 min·Skyline Drive
5
Take the exit onto US 65
22 mi·22 min·US 65
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·41 sec
Toward I 430: TexarkanaUse the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 430
12 mi·14 min·I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
18 mi·19 min·US 70
Exit 129BToward I 30 West: TexarkanaUse the slight right lane.
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
For this relatively short 1 hour and 42-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. You can leave Greenbrier, AR, anytime that suits your schedule, as the 87.5-mile route doesn't necessitate an early start to avoid fatigue. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need to worry extensively about frequent fill-ups, though keeping an eye on your gauge is always wise. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the transition points between US 70, US 65, and I 430; these are where you'll make your main directional changes.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Greenbrier, AR, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
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 Greenbrier, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenbrier, AR
This is one driving day of about 87.5 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Greenbrier, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 42.8 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 0 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street
Turn left onto US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip|~14m in|US 65
Take the exit onto US 65
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
31.9 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward I 430: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 430: Texarkana
8
44.7 mi into trip|~52m in|US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
4
63 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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
$13.21 one way
$26.43 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.51
$29.01
premium
$4.56
$15.71
$31.41
diesel
$5.61
$19.32
$38.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.19
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.25
$5.60
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Greenbrier, AR
Late night
in Greenbrier on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Late night
in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 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
1 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
1h 42m 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?
The road ahead is largely focused on highway travel, with 92% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll experience the efficiency of interstates and major US highways for most of the 87.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.8 miles, likely on US 70, offering a solid period of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady progress and minimal traffic delays, prioritizing speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
92% 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: 42.8 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and US 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m 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: near the start (US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 42.8 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: near the start (US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
