The drive from Highland, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 189.1 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 167, Batesville Boulevard, I 30 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.1 miles on US 167.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
94.6 miles from Highland, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m 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
North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi
22m
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi
17m
Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi
14m
US 62
4.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on West Lakeshore Drive
415 ft·18 sec·West Lakeshore Drive
2
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
418 ft·18 sec·Timberlane Drive
3
Turn left onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Ridgecrest Drive
4
Continue on Ridgecrest Drive
0.5 mi·2 min·Ridgecrest Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto Rebel Drive
0.2 mi·43 sec·Rebel Drive
6
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
4.6 mi·5 min·US 62; US 412
7
Continue on US 167
12 mi·17 min·Ash Flat Drive
8
Continue on US 167
9.5 mi·14 min·Evening Shade Drive
9
Continue on US 167; AR 58
2.1 mi·3 min·North Main Street
10
Continue on US 167
14 mi·22 min·North Saint Louis Street
11
Continue on US 167; AR 25
33 mi·43 min·Batesville Boulevard
12
Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi·56 min·US 167
13
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
14
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
15
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.
16
Continue on I 30; US 70
2.9 mi·3 min·I 30; US 70
17
Take the exit onto US 70
25 mi·31 min·US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
18
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.6 miles from Highland, AR, or about 2h 9m 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 42 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.6 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Highland, 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 Highland, AR
This is one driving day of about 189.1 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Highland, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 137.6 — 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|Timberlane Drive
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip|~4m in|Rebel Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Rebel Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~4m in|US 62; US 412
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
132.7 mi into trip|~2h 48m 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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137.6 mi into trip|~2h 55m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.56 one way
$57.12 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.35
$62.70
premium
$4.56
$33.94
$67.88
diesel
$5.61
$41.75
$83.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger
North Little Rock, AR
Tesla
16 DCFC
Outlets of Little Rock - Tesla Supercharger
Little Rock, AR
Tesla
10 DCFC
Walmart 124 (Little Rock, AR)
Little Rock, AR
Electrify America
8 DCFC
Little Rock, AR Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - Stagecoach Rd
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.7
0
$19.86
$9.08
Efficient EV
47.3
0
$16.55
$7.56
EV Truck/SUV
75.6
0
$26.47
$12.10
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 15, 2026
Origin
Highland, AR
Morning
in Highland on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Morning
in Hot Springs on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 56m 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 189.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
189.1 mi in 3h 56m, mostly highway — 60.1 mi of that is on US 167.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
4/10
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 Timberlane Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Timberlane Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Rebel Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point.
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 Highland, AR to Hot Springs, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
137.6 mi in|~2h 55m|via I 30; US 67
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 189.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 60.1 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 (Timberlane Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Rebel Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Hot Springs, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
