Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Morning in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Fordyce, 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 35m
Distance
79.8 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Fordyce, AR
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Trip Overview
Hot Springs, AR to Fordyce, AR is 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m via South Rock Street and US 270, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll encounter a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points. The drive is manageable for a single day, offering a practical way to connect these two Arkansas locations without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Rock Street | 29.4 mi | 34m |
| US 270 | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| Malvern Road | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Sheridan Bypass | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Malvern Avenue | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Moro | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Rock Street
— 29.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Fordyce, AR.
1
Start on US 70B; US 270B
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
2
Continue on US 70B; US 270B
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 270B
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Malvern Avenue
4
Continue on US 270
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Malvern Road
5
Take the exit onto US 270
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
6
Take the exit onto US 270
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 270
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
7
Turn right onto US 270
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 270
8
Turn right onto US 167
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheridan Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 167
29 mi
·
34 min
·
South Rock Street
10
Continue on US 79B
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Moro
11
Turn right onto US 79B; AR 8
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 4th Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 79B; AR 8
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just 1 hour and 35 minutes, this drive from Hot Springs to Fordyce offers a lot of flexibility. You can comfortably leave in the morning and arrive well before lunchtime, or depart later in the afternoon. With only 79.8 miles and a $12 fuel estimate, there's no need to rush or plan extensive stops. Your longest stretch without a major road change is 29.4 miles on South Rock Street, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you depart Hot Springs, as services might be more spaced out on the surface road 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 39.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 48m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fordyce, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hot Springs, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hot Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hot Springs, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Rock Street for about 29.4 miles.
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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 79.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 270B / Malvern Avenue
Turn right onto US 270B / Malvern Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270 toward US 270 East: Malvern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
4
44.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 167 / Sheridan Bypass
Turn right onto US 167 / Sheridan Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
79.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
US 79B; AR 8 / East 4th Street
Turn right onto US 79B; AR 8 / East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.05 one way
$24.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.32 | $28.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 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 | 23.9 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
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
Fordyce, AR
Morning in Fordyce on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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 35m 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?
About 33% of this 79.8-mile route is on highways, with the remainder on surface roads. You'll navigate a longest stretch of 29.4 miles on South Rock Street before transitioning to other roads like US 270. Expect a blend of highway cruising and surface road driving, which means you'll notice the pace change as you move between these road types. The transition from highway to surface roads is a notable aspect of navigating this particular route.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on South Rock Street.
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 0.5 miles in near US 270B / Malvern Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Fordyce, AR is easy. At 1h 35m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 270B / Malvern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 1h 35m. Total distance: 79.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on South Rock Street. 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 0.5 miles (US 270B / Malvern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fordyce, 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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