Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Late night in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
12:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Leachville, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
213.1 mi
343 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Leachville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Leachville, AR covers 213.1 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, East Highland Drive, US 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
106.5 miles from Hot Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 102.7 mi | 1h 46m |
| East Highland Drive | 29.4 mi | 40m |
| US 70 | 26.9 mi | 30m |
| West Grand Avenue | 24.2 mi | 30m |
| US 78 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| I 30 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Leachville, AR.
1
Start on US 70B; US 270B
82 ft
·
8 sec
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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
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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 143B
Toward 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 Louis
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 57; US 64; US 167
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
10
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft
·
8 sec
11
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 78; AR 226
12
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Drive
13
Turn right onto AR 18
29 mi
·
40 min
·
East Highland Drive
14
Turn left onto AR 119
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto AR 77
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 3rd Street
16
Arrive at destination
AR 77
Trip Plan
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 106.5 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 47 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 2h 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leachville, 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 213.1 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 102.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.5 miles from Hot Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.7 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 24.2 and 160.2 — 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
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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
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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...
7
57.6 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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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
4
160.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.22 one way
$62.44 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
| premium | $4.49 | $37.64 | $75.27 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $46.97 | $93.95 |
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: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.38 | $10.23 |
| Efficient EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.83 | $13.64 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Leachville, AR
Late night in Leachville on Tuesday
Local time
12:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
23 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 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
213.1 mi in 4h 6m, mostly highway — 102.7 mi of that is on I 57.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and East Highland Drive. You will hit about 10 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 213.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
590 ft
228 ft
Total Climb
131 ft
Total Descent
484 ft
Highest Point
590 ft
Elevation Range
362 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Leachville, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Memphis
56 mi in
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~1h 7m
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via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
57.6 mi in
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~1h 9m
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via I 57; US 167
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
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 4h 6m. Total distance: 213.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.7 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 51.1 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Leachville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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