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Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Gravel Ridge, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

65.1 mi

105 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hot Springs, AR, AR

Hot Springs, AR

Jimmy Liao

Downtown Gravel Ridge, AR, AR

Gravel Ridge, AR

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Gravel Ridge, AR covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 70, West Grand Avenue, John F Kennedy Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.9 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 70 26.9 mi 30m
West Grand Avenue 24.2 mi 30m
John F Kennedy Boulevard 8.2 mi 14m
I 30 4.9 mi 6m
Jacksonville Cutoff Road 0.4 mi <1m
US 65 0.3 mi <1m
Calvary Road <0.1 mi <1m
Cordelia Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 70 — 26.9 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Gravel Ridge, AR.

1

Start on US 70B; US 270B

82 ft · 8 sec · West Grand Avenue
2

Continue on US 70B; US 270B

24 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue
3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

27 mi · 30 min · US 70
4

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67
5

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 65
Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
8

Turn straight onto Calvary Road

466 ft · 11 sec · Calvary Road
9

Turn right onto AR 107

0.2 mi · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
10

Continue on AR 107

8.0 mi · 14 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
11

Turn right onto Jacksonville Cutoff Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Jacksonville Cutoff Road
12

Turn left onto Cordelia Drive

37 ft · 1 sec · Cordelia Drive
13

Arrive at destination

Cordelia Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Little Rock, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Little Rock, AR

33 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

Malvern, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bryant, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.6 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 24.2 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
24.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
51.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
56 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
5
56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.54 one way

$19.07 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $10.59 $21.18
premium $4.49 $11.50 $23.00
diesel $5.60 $14.35 $28.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.84 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.11 $4.17

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Hot Springs, AR

Late night in Hot Springs on Sunday

Local time

12:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

SE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:03AM CDT until September 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 11:43PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Gravel Ridge, AR

Late night in Gravel Ridge on Sunday

Local time

12:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:03AM CDT until September 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 11:43PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

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 23m 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?

65.1 mi in 1h 23m — 49% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 70.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on US 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.2 miles in near US 70.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.2 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.1 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

590 ft 254 ft

Total Climb

360 ft

Total Descent

697 ft

Highest Point

590 ft

Elevation Range

336 ft

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 Hot Springs, AR to Gravel Ridge, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

56 mi in | ~1h 7m | via US 65

About the Cities

Starting in Hot Springs, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1832

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Bathhouse Row — park in Hot Springs, Garland County, United States of America
  • • Central Avenue Historic District — historic district in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
  • • Whittington Park Historic District — historic district in Arkansas, United States

Arriving in Gravel Ridge, AR

Full guide →

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 23m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on US 70. 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 24.2 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.1 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Gravel Ridge, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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