Trip from Heber Springs, AR to Hot Springs, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

119.1 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 21m ★

6 AM

2h 31m

8 AM

2h 51m

10 AM

2h 38m

12 PM

2h 36m

3 PM

2h 39m

5 PM

2h 50m

8 PM

2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Stretching 119.1 miles across Arkansas, this trip from Heber Springs to Hot Springs is a manageable journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it a perfect candidate for a quick getaway. Budgeting approximately $18 for fuel will cover your transit, which relies heavily on US 70, US 65, and Heber Springs Road. Both the start and end points are located within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent climate and landscape throughout the drive. Since the route is straightforward, you won't need to worry about an overnight split, giving you plenty of flexibility to enjoy your time once you arrive.

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

59.6 miles from Heber Springs, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 70	42.8 mi	50m
Heber Springs Road	25.7 mi	38m
US 65	22 mi	22m
I 430	12.3 mi	14m
North Broadview Street	7.3 mi	11m
US Highway 65	3.2 mi	4m
Heber Spring Road	2.7 mi	4m
Skyline Drive	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 70 — 42.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heber Springs, AR and Hot Springs, AR.

Start on AR 25B; AR 110

0.3 mi · 35 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto AR 25B

0.9 mi · 1 min · South 7th Street

Continue on AR 25B

0.8 mi · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

At end of road, turn right onto AR 5; AR 25

2.0 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

Continue on AR 16; AR 25

26 mi · 38 min · Heber Springs Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 65

7.3 mi · 11 min · North Broadview Street

Continue on US 65

3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

Continue on US 65

1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

Take the exit onto US 65

22 mi · 22 min · US 65

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 430: Texarkana Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 430

12 mi · 14 min · I 430

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 70

18 mi · 19 min · US 70

Exit 129B Toward I 30 West: Texarkana Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit onto US 70

25 mi · 31 min · US 70

Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

Arrive at destination

US 70B; US 270B

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2-hour and 30-minute excursion, consider departing early in the morning to beat any potential traffic shifts. While the route is compact enough to drive straight through, planning for at least one stop will help you stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $18 estimate is based on average consumption, and local road conditions can fluctuate. Since you have a long 42.8-mile stretch on US 70, ensure your vehicle is prepped for sustained highway speeds before you head out. Embracing the route's inherent flexibility allows you to adjust your pace based on the flow of traffic rather than feeling rushed to reach your destination.

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 59.6 miles from Heber Springs, AR, or about 1h 20m 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 26 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hot Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Heber Springs, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Heber Springs, AR

This is one driving day of about 119.1 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Heber Springs, 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 70 for about 42.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maumelle, AR

60 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Greenbrier, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maumelle, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Heber Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 42.5

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 42.5

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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 1.9 and 76.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | AR 5; AR 25 / Heber Spring Road

At end of road, turn right onto AR 5; AR 25 / Heber Spring Road

Navigation decision point

29.6 mi into trip | ~44m in | US 65 / North Broadview Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 65 / North Broadview Street

Navigation decision point

41.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 65

Take the exit onto US 65

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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

76.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.99 one way

$35.97 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$19.75	$39.49
premium	$4.56	$21.38	$42.75
diesel	$5.61	$26.30	$52.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.7	$12.51	$5.72
Efficient EV	29.8	$10.42	$4.76
EV Truck/SUV	47.6	$16.67	$7.62

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 11, 2026

Origin

Heber Springs, AR

Morning in Heber Springs on Sunday

Local time

9:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hot Springs, AR

Morning in Hot Springs on Sunday

Local time

9:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 5 mph 19% chance 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is heavily highway-focused, with 67% of your travel spent on major routes. You will find yourself cruising along a mix of thoroughfares, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 42.8 miles on US 70. The road transitions smoothly between different highway types, offering a consistent pace that is ideal for those who prefer steady driving over technical local roads. Behind the wheel, you will notice the rhythm of the trip remains fairly predictable as you transition between these main arteries. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes efficiency and connectivity between these two Arkansas destinations.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

14 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 Heber Springs Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near AR 5; AR 25 / Heber Spring Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 30m 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 1.9 miles (AR 5; AR 25 / Heber Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (US 65 / North Broadview Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.5 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

894 ft 272 ft

Total Climb

1,374 ft

Total Descent

1,127 ft

Highest Point

894 ft

~5 mi in

Elevation Range

622 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Heber Springs, AR

Full guide →

Heber Springs is a city of 7,000 people (2019) in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Though the origin of its name in part has to do with some springs that existed to the east of the town, it's fairly safe to say that Greers Ferry Lake is its main calling card today.

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 2h 30m. Total distance: 119.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.8 miles on US 70. 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.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Heber Springs, AR to Hot Springs, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Heber Springs, AR

Hot Springs, AR

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 30m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Heber Springs, AR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

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