Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Morning in Hot Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Wrightsville, 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 16m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 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 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
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
Wrightsville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Hot Springs, AR to Wrightsville, AR is 61.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via US 70, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region and the state of Arkansas, making it a straightforward hop. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure, offering a convenient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 26.9 mi | 30m |
| West Grand Avenue | 24.2 mi | 30m |
| State Highway 365 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| East Belt Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| AR 365 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Springer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Williams Avenue | <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 Wrightsville, 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 right at fork onto I 440
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Belt Freeway
Toward I 440 East: Little Rock Airport, Little Rock River Port, Memphis
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward AR 365
6
Turn left onto AR 365
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Springer Boulevard
7
Continue on AR 365
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
AR 365
8
Turn slight right onto AR 365
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
AR 365
9
Turn left onto AR 365
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 365
10
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 365
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 365
11
Turn right onto Williams Avenue
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Williams Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Williams Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 30.7 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 24.2 and 61.5 — 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
6
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 440 / East Belt Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 440 / East Belt Freeway toward I 440 East: Little Rock Airport, Little Rock River Port, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 440 East: Little Rock Airport, Little...
4
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward AR 365
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 365
4
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
AR 365 / State Highway 365
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 365 / State Highway 365
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Williams Avenue
Turn right onto Williams Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.29 one way
$18.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Wrightsville, AR
Morning in Wrightsville on Sunday
Local time
9:36 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
1 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 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 59% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26.9 miles along US 70, providing a good opportunity for consistent travel. You'll primarily navigate using US 70, West Grand Avenue, and State Highway 365. This combination means you'll likely transition from quicker highway sections to slower, more local traffic as you approach your destination. Be prepared for varying speed limits and road conditions throughout the 1 hour and 16 minute journey.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 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 61.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 440 / East Belt Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Wrightsville, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock River Port and Memphis.
Little Rock River Port
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via I 440
Memphis
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via I 440
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 61.5 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 (59%). 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.
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 440 / East Belt Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Wrightsville, 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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