Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Late night in Hot Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
56 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
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Trip Overview
Hot Springs, AR to North Little Rock, AR is 56 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via US 70 and I-30, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip covers a short distance entirely within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll encounter different types of roads rather than a single monotonous stretch. Given the relatively brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 26.9 mi | 30m |
| West Grand Avenue | 24.2 mi | 30m |
| I 30 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| East 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Locust Street | <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 North Little Rock, 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
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Curtis Sykes Drive
7
Turn straight onto North Locust Street
106 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Locust Street
8
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto North Main Street
443 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 24.2 and 56 — 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
4
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Curtis Sykes Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Curtis Sykes Drive
4
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
East 15th Street
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Navigation decision point
3
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
North Little Rock, AR
Late night in North Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Haskell, AR
28 mi in
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 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 7m 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?
The journey from Hot Springs to North Little Rock features a mixed drive profile, with 56% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches on US 70, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 26.9 miles, before transitioning to Interstate 30. This blend means you'll get a taste of both faster highway travel and potentially more varied local road conditions. The change in road types offers a dynamic driving experience without being overly demanding.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 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?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 24.2 miles in near US 70.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in North Little Rock, AR
Full guide →North Little Rock is in the Central region of Arkansas. Previously known as Argenta, it became known as North Little Rock after an unsuccessful annexation attempt by Little Rock. It's prudent not to go flouting your collection of prized jewelry when roaming the streets of North Little Rock, as the community can be a little sketch.
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 7m. Total distance: 56 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
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 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Little Rock, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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