Trip from Piggott, AR to Hot Springs, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

241.4 mi

389 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 46m ★

6 AM

3h 59m

8 AM

4h 25m

10 AM

4h 8m

12 PM

4h 6m

3 PM

4h 10m

5 PM

4h 24m

8 PM

3h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Piggott, AR

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Hot Springs, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Piggott, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 241.4 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Main Street, South Thornton Avenue, East Pfeiffer Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

120.7 miles from Piggott, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Main Street	—	—
South Thornton Avenue	—	—
East Pfeiffer Street	—	—
East Franklin Street	—	—
West Court Street	—	—
West Kings Highway	—	—
I 30 West	—	—
Texarkana	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Piggott, AR and Hot Springs, AR.

Start on the route

197 ft · 20 sec · the route

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto South Thornton Avenue

0.5 mi · 46 sec · South Thornton Avenue

Continue on East Pfeiffer Street

6.2 mi · 9 min · East Pfeiffer Street

Continue straight

14 mi · 21 min

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street

79 ft · 2 sec · East Franklin Street

Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street

Continue straight

3.5 mi · 5 min

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

2.0 mi · 2 min

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 44 sec

Turn right onto West Court Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Court Street

Turn right onto West Kings Highway

25 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

95 mi · 1 hr 38 min

Continue straight

28 mi · 29 min

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

4.9 mi · 6 min · I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

24 mi · 26 min · Texarkana

Continue straight

2.9 mi · 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

25 mi · 31 min · US-70 West: Hot Springs

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 120.7 miles from Piggott, AR, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

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 53 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 120.7 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hot Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Piggott, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Piggott, AR

This is one driving day of about 241.4 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Piggott, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Judsonia, AR

121 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

Paragould, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Judsonia, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.7 miles from Piggott, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

All Aboard Restaurant & Grill

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Benton, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 34min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 AM–8 PM

+15017942272

Visit website

The Pancake Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hot Springs, Arkansas

0.9 mi

Phil's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hot Springs, Arkansas

1.6 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

The Hideaway Coffee Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+15013187308

Cafe Kahlo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hot Springs, Arkansas

0.2 mi

Best Cafe & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hot Springs, Arkansas

0.4 mi

All Aboard Restaurant & Grill

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Benton, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 AM–8 PM

+15017942272

Visit website

The Pancake Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hours: 7 AM–1 PM

+15016245720

Visit website

Phil's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hours: 7 AM–6 PM

+15016238258

Visit website

Morrison's Fried Pies

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hours: 8 AM–5 PM

+15016095864

Visit website

Rex's Restaurant & Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 4–9 PM

+15012954457

Visit website

Salem Dairy Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Benton, Arkansas

Hours: 11 AM–7:45 PM

+15015594001

Visit website

Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 4–9 PM

+15019024911

Visit website

Wood Grill Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Benton, Arkansas

Hours: 10:45 AM–8:45 PM

+15017789656

Visit website

The Hideaway Coffee Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+15013187308

Cafe Kahlo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hours: 8 AM–3 PM

+15017014240

Best Cafe & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hours: 8 AM–2 PM

+18704746350

Hen House Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Piggott, Arkansas

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+18706346578

Visit website

0 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Newport Truck Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.5 mi from route

The Blitzed Pig

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hours: 11 AM–10 PM

+15015251616

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.58 one way

$75.16 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$41.43	$82.86
premium	$4.71	$44.77	$89.55
diesel	$6.18	$58.72	$117.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.4	0	$25.35	$11.59
Efficient EV	60.4	0	$21.12	$9.66
EV Truck/SUV	96.6	1	$33.80	$15.45

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 May 6, 2026

Origin

Piggott, AR

Morning in Piggott on Saturday

Local time

6:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

NNE 10 to 15 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 6 at 7:01AM CDT until May 6 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 6:24AM CDT until May 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Hot Springs, AR

Morning in Hot Springs on Saturday

Local time

6:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 5 to 10 mph 79% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 6 at 7:01AM CDT until May 6 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 6:24AM CDT until May 8 at 7:00AM 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 241.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

241.4 mi in 3h 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: West Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Piggott, AR to Hot Springs, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

590 ft 227 ft

Total Climb

433 ft

Total Descent

142 ft

Highest Point

590 ft

~241.4 mi in

Elevation Range

363 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Piggott, AR

Full guide →

Top landmarks

• Piggott National Guard Armory — armory in Piggott, United States of America
• Piggott Post Office — post office in Piggott, United States of America

Arriving in Hot Springs, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1832

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

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 3h 59m. Total distance: 241.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — we found about 8 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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Piggott, AR to Hot Springs, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Hot Springs, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Piggott, AR to Hot Springs, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

All Aboard Restaurant & Grill

The Hideaway Coffee Cafe

All Aboard Restaurant & Grill

The Pancake Shop

Phil's Family Restaurant

Morrison's Fried Pies

Rex's Restaurant & Bar

Salem Dairy Bar

Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar

Wood Grill Buffet

The Hideaway Coffee Cafe

Cafe Kahlo

Best Cafe & Bar

Hen House Cafe

Capachi’s Coffee and Tea

Cafe 1217

Cafe Mi Amor

Kollective Coffee & Tea

EV Connect Charging Station

Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Newport Truck Plaza

Service Plaza

The Blitzed Pig

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Piggott, AR

Hot Springs, AR

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 59m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Hot Springs National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Piggott, AR

Arriving in Hot Springs, AR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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