Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Late night in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Sherwood, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Sherwood, AR
Reinis Bruzitis
Trip Overview
This 60.7-mile drive from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Sherwood, Arkansas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. It's a perfect day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes US 70 and I-30, making for a relatively efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll experience a consistent feel throughout this Arkansas drive. This route is designed for practicality and ease of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 26.9 mi | 30m |
| West Grand Avenue | 24.2 mi | 30m |
| I 30 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Sherwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 65 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Country Club Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wildwood Avenue | 0.2 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 Sherwood, 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
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
11
Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
480 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Hills Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Country Club Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Country Club Road
13
Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sherwood Avenue
14
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wildwood Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
181 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Fairway Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
South Fairway Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 56 and 60.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Sherwood Avenue
Turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
South Fairway Avenue
Turn left onto South Fairway Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.17 one way
$18.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Sherwood, AR
Late night in Sherwood on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 16m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 53% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on US 70, including a notable continuous segment of 26.9 miles, which can feel like a classic two-lane highway experience. As you progress, the route transitions to West Grand Avenue and eventually merges onto I-30. This blend means you'll experience both more open road driving and the faster pace of interstate travel. Expect the road's character to shift as you move from local roads to the interstate.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 56 miles in near US 65.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 60.7 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 56 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.6 miles (AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Hot Springs, AR to Sherwood, 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 →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.
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 16m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sherwood, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 56 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.6 miles (AR 107 / John F Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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 Sherwood, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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