Origin
Shannon Hills, AR
Late night in Shannon Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shannon Hills, AR to Hot Springs, 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
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shannon Hills, AR
Griffin Wooldridge
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Shannon Hills to Hot Springs, this 46.1-mile journey is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Expect to spend about one hour behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive through Arkansas. With a fuel cost of approximately $7, the trip is budget-friendly and requires no complex overnight planning. Both your starting point and destination are located in the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent travel experience. Whether you are heading out for a short vacation or a quick change of pace, this direct route gets you there efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 24.6 mi | 31m |
| I 30 | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| Sardis Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Loop Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mabelvale West Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Alexander Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Tall Pine Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 24.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon Hills, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on Tall Pine Drive
31 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tall Pine Drive
2
Turn left onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sardis Road
3
Turn left onto Alexander Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexander Road
4
Turn right onto South Loop Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Loop Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mabelvale West Road
6
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
7
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
9
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
10
Continue on I 30; US 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 30; US 70
11
Take the exit onto US 70
25 mi
·
31 min
·
US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
12
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Shannon Hills, 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 and 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sardis Road
Turn left onto Sardis Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Alexander Road
Turn left onto Alexander Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
South Loop Road
Turn right onto South Loop Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Mabelvale West Road
At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Hot Springs, AR
Late night in Hot Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
52% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 17 at 11:54PM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
76°F
Kentucky, AR
23 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
18 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will primarily navigate via I-30, US 70, and Sardis Road as you transition between the two cities. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 24.6-mile stretch on US 70, which dictates the overall pace of the trip. Because the route relies so heavily on major thoroughfares, you can expect a steady, predictable ride rather than a winding backroads experience. It is a straightforward commute that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and I 30. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sardis Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 1h with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sardis Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Alexander Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (South Loop Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 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: near the start (Sardis Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Alexander Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (South Loop Road): 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 Hot Springs, 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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