Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Late night in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Glenwood, 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
48m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Glenwood, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Hot Springs, AR to Glenwood, AR is 32.1 miles and takes about 48m via US 70, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region and the state of Arkansas. With no scheduled stops, you'll cover the distance efficiently. This route is ideal for a quick transfer between two points or as part of a larger Arkansas adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 21.4 mi | 31m |
| Airport Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Albert Pike Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Summer Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 21.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Glenwood, AR.
1
Start on US 70B; US 270B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Summer Street
3
Turn straight onto US 70B; US 270B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Albert Pike Road
4
Turn left onto US 70B
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Airport Road
5
Continue on US 70
21 mi
·
31 min
·
US 70
6
Turn right onto US 70B
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
7
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
91 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 2nd Street
8
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 70B / Airport Road
Turn left onto US 70B / Airport Road
Navigation decision point
3
31.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 70B / Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 70B / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Glenwood, AR
Late night in Glenwood on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
48m 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?
This drive features a highway share of 67%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on higher-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 21.4 miles, likely on US 70. Expect a predominantly highway profile, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you near Glenwood.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and Airport Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 70B / Airport Road.
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 Glenwood, AR is easy. At 48m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 70B / Airport Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (US 70B / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
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 48m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on US 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.1 miles (US 70B / Airport Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (US 70B / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Glenwood, 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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