Origin
Sheridan, AR
Late night in Sheridan on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, AR to Hot Springs, 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
55m
Distance
45.7 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, AR
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Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway, the 45.7-mile trek from Sheridan to Hot Springs is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 56 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel for the journey, leaving plenty of room in your travel budget. This route keeps you within the Southeast region of Arkansas, transitioning from the local roads of Sheridan toward the destination of Hot Springs. It is a straightforward path that favors efficiency over long-haul endurance. Because the distance is so short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 270 | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| West Center Street | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| US Highway 270 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| East Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 18.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on North Oak Street
78 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Oak Street
2
Turn right onto US 270
14 mi
·
15 min
·
West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 270
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 3rd Street
4
Continue on US 270
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 270
5
Take the exit onto US 270
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
6
Take the exit onto US 270
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 270
Toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
7
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
8
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 22.8 miles from Sheridan, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 270 / West Center Street
Turn right onto US 270 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
27.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270 toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.90 one way
$13.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.20 | $16.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
55m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate via West Center Street, East 3rd Street, and Highway 270, with zero percent of the trip spent on major highways. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, there is no long, uninterrupted stretch; in fact, the longest segment on West Center Street is effectively negligible. You will need to stay focused on the road as you transition through these local connections. The personality of this drive is practical and hands-on, requiring your full attention as you navigate the turns between these two Arkansas towns.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on US 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and West Center Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 270 / West Center Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sheridan, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 55m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 270 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.7 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
590 ft
223 ft
Total Climb
587 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
590 ft
~45.7 mi in
Elevation Range
367 ft
About the Cities
Arriving 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 55m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on US 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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. 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 (US 270 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.7 miles (US 270): 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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