Tuckerman to Hot Springs is 151.1 miles and takes about 2h 51m via I 57 and I 30, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points efficiently. Consider this route if you prioritize speed and minimal navigation.
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
75.5 miles from Tuckerman, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
85.5 mi
1h 27m
I 30
27 mi
29m
US 70
24.6 mi
31m
AR 37
7.3 mi
12m
US 167
4.9 mi
6m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
Air Base Road
0.6 mi
<1m
East Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 85.5 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckerman, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on East Main Street
294 ft·18 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto AR 37; AR 367
7.3 mi·12 min·AR 37; AR 367
3
Turn left onto AR 18
0.6 mi·54 sec·Air Base Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Little Rock
5
Merge onto I 57
85 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 57
6
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
7
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi·6 min·US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi·26 min·I 30; US 67
Exit 138Toward TexarkanaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 30; US 70
2.9 mi·3 min·I 30; US 70
10
Take the exit onto US 70
25 mi·31 min·US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
11
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 51m duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart. Leaving Tuckerman in the morning should get you to Hot Springs with ample time to spare. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, plan your fill-ups accordingly, though you'll likely only need one stop for gas. Since the drive is under 3 hours and primarily on interstates, you can easily complete this in one day without feeling rushed. A good tip is to check traffic conditions on I 30 before you depart, as it's a major artery and can experience delays.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Tuckerman, AR, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.5 miles.
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 33 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hot Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tuckerman, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Tuckerman, AR
This is one driving day of about 151.1 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Tuckerman, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 85.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 99.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 37; AR 367
Turn left onto AR 37; AR 367
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip|~13m in|AR 18 / Air Base Road
Turn left onto AR 18 / Air Base Road
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Little Rock
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Litt...
5
94.6 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
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99.5 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.82 one way
$45.64 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.05
$50.10
premium
$4.56
$27.12
$54.24
diesel
$5.61
$33.36
$66.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.3
0
$15.87
$7.25
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.22
$6.04
EV Truck/SUV
60.4
0
$21.15
$9.67
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Tuckerman, AR
Late night
in Tuckerman on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 15 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Late night
in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
2h 51m 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 151.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 151.1-mile journey, with 99% of the route utilizing major highways like I 57 and I 30. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 85.5 miles on I 57, so settle in for some consistent driving. This profile suggests a predominantly interstate experience, characterized by higher speeds and well-maintained roads. While the landscape might not offer constant dramatic changes, the focus is on efficient travel rather than varied terrain.
99% 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: 85.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 37; AR 367.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 37; AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (AR 18 / Air Base Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tuckerman, AR and Hot Springs, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Texarkana.
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.
The longest stretch is about 85.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 37; AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (AR 18 / Air Base Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
