Hot Springs, AR to Manila, AR is 215.2 miles and takes about 4 hours 7 minutes via I 57 and US 70, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward drive. If you're looking for a quick, no-fuss trip to cover a good distance without needing an overnight stay, this route fits the bill.
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
107.6 miles from Hot Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
102.7 mi
1h 46m
East Highland Drive
34.3 mi
46m
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
US 67
1.6 mi
2m
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 Manila, AR.
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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 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
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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
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
34 mi·46 min·East Highland Drive
14
Turn left onto West Olympia Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·West Olympia Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
West Olympia Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to have plenty of daylight. You'll only have one recommended stop, so plan that break strategically along I 57 to refuel and stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so be sure to budget for that. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, avoid leaving too late in the afternoon, as the latter part of your drive might be on less direct roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the 102.7-mile stretch on I 57.
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 107.6 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 2h 1m 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 107.6 miles or 2h 1m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manila, 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 215.2 miles and 4h 7m.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 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.
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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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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
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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
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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
$29.87 one way
$59.75 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$33.42
$66.85
premium
$4.29
$36.34
$72.68
diesel
$4.80
$40.63
$81.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.6
0
$22.60
$10.33
Efficient EV
53.8
0
$18.83
$8.61
EV Truck/SUV
86.1
1
$30.13
$13.77
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Late night
in Hot Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Manila, AR
Late night
in Manila on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
WSW 10 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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
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
4h 7m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 69% of the route on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 102.7 miles on I 57 before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a steady pace for a significant portion of the trip, with a considerable amount of time spent on the interstate before you reach the more varied road surfaces closer to your destination. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 9 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 215.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 ft229 ft
Total Climb
194 ft
Total Descent
542 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.
Between Hot Springs, AR and Manila, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
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 7m. Total distance: 215.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). 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.
Yes — we found about 9 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 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.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 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 Manila, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
