Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Morning in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to White Hall, 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 20m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
White Hall, AR
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Trip Overview
Hot Springs, AR to White Hall, AR is 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m via US 270, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day. Given its relatively short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning. Consider this route for a quick transit or a short excursion where efficiency is key.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 270 | 46.2 mi | 54m |
| Malvern Road | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Malvern Avenue | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Robin Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| White Hall Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dollarway Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 46.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and White Hall, AR.
1
Start on US 70B; US 270B
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
2
Continue on US 70B; US 270B
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 270B
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Malvern Avenue
4
Continue on US 270
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Malvern Road
5
Take the exit onto US 270
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
6
Take the exit onto US 270
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 270
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
7
Turn right onto US 270
44 mi
·
51 min
·
US 270
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Robin Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Robin Road
9
Turn right onto White Hall Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Hall Avenue
10
Turn left onto AR 365
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Dollarway Road
11
Arrive at destination
AR 365
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 64.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 270B / Malvern Avenue
Turn right onto US 270B / Malvern Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270 toward US 270 East: Malvern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 270
Turn right onto US 270
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Robin Road
Turn left onto Robin Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.94 one way
$19.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
White Hall, AR
Morning in White Hall on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 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 20m 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?
This drive is primarily on highways, with about 70% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US 270. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for much of the trip, offering consistent progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.2 miles on US 270, allowing for a good period of steady driving. As you travel, the route transitions through Malvern Road and Malvern Avenue, suggesting a shift from more open highway to roads that might pass through or near more developed areas. Expect a driving experience that balances open road travel with segments that feel more connected to local thoroughfares.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.2 mi on US 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and Malvern Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 270B / Malvern Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to White Hall, AR is easy. At 1h 20m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 270B / Malvern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 20m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.2 miles on US 270. 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 0.5 miles (US 270B / Malvern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at White Hall, 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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