Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Late night in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Coal Hill, 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
2h 11m
Distance
109.3 mi
176 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Coal Hill, AR
Braeson Holland
Trip Overview
Hot Springs, AR to Coal Hill, AR is 109.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m via AR 7 and I-40, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the same region. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Expect a practical, direct drive for those looking to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.7 miles from Hot Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 7 | 45.1 mi | 51m |
| I 40 | 22.3 mi | 22m |
| 4th Street | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| West Main Street | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| Park Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Union Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Central Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Scenic 7 Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 7
— 45.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Coal Hill, AR.
1
Start on US 70B; US 270B
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto AR 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on AR 7
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Park Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
297 ft
·
3 sec
·
AR 7
5
Continue on AR 7
45 mi
·
50 min
·
AR 7
6
At end of road, turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
AR 7
7
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7; AR 10
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
8
Continue on AR 7
14 mi
·
16 min
·
4th Street
9
Continue on AR 7
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North State Highway 7
10
Continue on AR 22
374 ft
·
9 sec
·
AR 22
11
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
12
Turn left onto US 64
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 64
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto Mission Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mission Road
15
Continue on Lakewood Drive
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lakewood Drive
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 78
Toward I-40
17
Merge onto I 40
22 mi
·
22 min
·
I 40
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 64, SR 109
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto 3rd Street
248 ft
·
13 sec
·
3rd Street
21
Turn right onto Oak Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oak Street
22
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Trip Plan
Aim for an early morning departure from Hot Springs to maximize your daylight hours for this 2h 11m drive. With only 109.3 miles and a fuel cost around $17, this is a very manageable one-day trip, so you have flexibility with stops. The longest stretch without a major road change is 45.1 miles on AR 7, so plan a brief pause before or after that segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as refueling options can be more spread out on rural highway sections.
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 54.7 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal Hill, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 109.3 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hot Springs, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AR 7 for about 45.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.7 miles from Hot 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 109.3 — 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
|
AR 7 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto AR 7 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
AR 7
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 78
Toward I-40
5
99.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 64, SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64, SR 109
5
109.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.51 one way
$33.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $7.00 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Coal Hill, AR
Late night in Coal Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2h 11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 62% of this 109.3-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous highway stretch being 45.1 miles on AR 7. The transition from highway to surface roads will happen as you approach your destination. Expect a largely highway feel for much of the trip, with some rural cruising as you move off the interstate.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on AR 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 7 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 7 / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 13 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 (AR 7 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (AR 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 77.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
About the Cities
Starting 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 2h 11m. Total distance: 109.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.1 miles on AR 7. 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: near the start (AR 7 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (AR 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 77.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coal Hill, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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