Hot Springs, AR to Horseshoe Bend, AR is 198.5 miles and takes about 4 hours 9 minutes via I-57 and US-64, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive mostly on highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively quick trip. Plan for a solid day of driving, but nothing that requires an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.2 miles from Hot Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
55 mi
56m
US 64
33.3 mi
45m
US 70
26.9 mi
30m
West Grand Avenue
24.2 mi
30m
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi
22m
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi
17m
South Main Street
11.6 mi
17m
T & C Boulevard
9.5 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 55 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Horseshoe Bend, AR.
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Start on US 70B; US 270B
82 ft·8 sec·West Grand Avenue
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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 right at fork onto US 67; US 167
1.6 mi·2 min·US 67; US 167
Exit 143BToward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
8
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
27 mi·26 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
9
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167
0.3 mi·45 sec·US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
10
Turn left onto US 64; US 167
33 mi·44 min·US 64; US 167
11
Continue on US 167; AR 25
14 mi·22 min·South Saint Louis Street
12
Continue on US 167
12 mi·17 min·South Main Street
13
Continue on US 167
12 mi·17 min·Ash Flat Drive
14
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
9.5 mi·10 min·T & C Boulevard
15
Turn left onto AR 289
3.9 mi·7 min·AR 289
16
Turn left onto Pinto Lane
1.1 mi·2 min·Pinto Lane
17
At end of road, turn right onto Club Road
0.2 mi·23 sec·Club Road
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Club Road
140 ft·3 sec·Club Road
19
Arrive at destination
Club Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Hot Springs to maximize your daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to either push through or take a longer break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from the interstate to US-64 and US-70, as services might be more spread out. The total fuel cost is estimated at $32, so budget accordingly. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your pace based on traffic or how you feel.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.2 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.2 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horseshoe Bend, 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 198.5 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Hot Springs, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 55 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 24.2 and 198.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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24.2 mi into trip|~30m in|US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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56 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
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57.6 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
5
112.6 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|US 64; US 167
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167 toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Bate...
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198.4 mi into trip|~4h 9m in|Club Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Club Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.51 one way
$61.02 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$33.75
$67.49
premium
$4.65
$36.32
$72.63
diesel
$5.35
$41.81
$83.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.6
0
$20.84
$9.53
Efficient EV
49.6
0
$17.37
$7.94
EV Truck/SUV
79.4
0
$27.79
$12.70
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Evening
in Hot Springs on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 1:00PM CDT until June 2 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:50PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Horseshoe Bend, AR
Evening
in Horseshoe Bend on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 10 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 1:00PM CDT until June 2 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:50PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
72°F
Bryant, AR
99 mi in
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
5 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 63% of the drive on major roadways like I-57 and US-64. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 55 miles on I-57 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mix of cruising on the interstate and then navigating through towns and rural areas on US-64 and US-70 as you get closer to your destination.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 64. You will hit about 11 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 Effort5/10
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 198.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 56 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
873 ft233 ft
Total Climb
1,075 ft
Total Descent
793 ft
Highest Point
873 ft
~198.5 mi in
Elevation Range
640 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hot Springs, AR and Horseshoe Bend, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Batesville.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 198.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas 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, 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: at 24.2 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Horseshoe Bend, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
