Origin
Hope, AR
Late night in Hope on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, 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
1h 27m
Distance
79.4 mi
128 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, AR
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Hot Springs, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hope to Hot Springs, you are in for an 87.4-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily complete the drive without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting about $12 for fuel will cover your transit across this portion of Arkansas. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, the trip keeps you firmly within the local area. It is a straightforward, practical drive that serves as an efficient way to move between these two Arkansas cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 46.1 mi | 46m |
| Valley Street | 30.8 mi | 36m |
| South Hazel Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 46.1 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on US 67; US 278B; AR 29B
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto AR 29B
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hazel Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto I 30
46 mi
·
46 min
·
I 30
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs
6
Continue on AR 7
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Valley Street
7
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
370 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
8
Continue on US 70B; US 270B
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Hope, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 79.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 29B / South Hazel Street
Turn left onto AR 29B / South Hazel Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 30
Merge onto I 30
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
48.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs
4
79.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
US 70B; US 270B / West Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B / West Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.16 | $26.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Late night in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 5 to 10 mph
10% chance
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
13 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
1h 27m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via South Hazel Street, AR 7, and Valley Street, which keeps your focus on the road throughout the duration. There is no long-distance highway stretch here, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on South Hazel Street. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the drive feels more technical and involved than a standard high-speed commute. Stay alert for frequent turns as you transition between the various local roadways.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.1 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 29B / South Hazel Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hope, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 1h 27m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 29B / South Hazel Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Hope, AR
Full guide →Hope is a town in the Timberlands region of Arkansas. It is best known for its annual watermelon festival and for being the birthplace of former US President Bill Clinton.
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 79.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.1 miles on I 30. 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 (AR 29B / South Hazel Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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