Origin
White Hall, AR
Morning in White Hall on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Hall, 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
1h 20m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Hall, AR
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Hot Springs, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from White Hall to Hot Springs, you are looking at a 65.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to head out and reach your destination with plenty of time to spare. Budgeting roughly $9 for fuel should cover your needs for this Southeast Arkansas transit. Because the route stays entirely within the Southeast region, you won't experience major climate or geographic shifts. It is a straightforward local connection that avoids the intensity of long-haul travel, making it an easy choice for a quick getaway. You will not need to worry about splitting this into multiple days, as the duration is very manageable for most drivers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 270 | 62.1 mi | 1h 14m |
| Sheridan Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Robin Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| White Hall Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dollarway Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Hall, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on AR 365
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dollarway Road
2
Turn right onto White Hall Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Hall Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Robin Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Robin Road
4
Turn right onto AR 365S
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Road
5
Continue on US 270
43 mi
·
50 min
·
US 270
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 270
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
7
Take the exit onto US 270
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 270
Toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
8
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
9
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
33 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 32.8 miles from White Hall, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 270 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 47.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
White Hall Avenue
Turn right onto White Hall Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Robin Road
At end of road, turn left onto Robin Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AR 365S / Sheridan Road
Turn right onto AR 365S / Sheridan Road
Navigation decision point
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
47.6 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$9.89 one way
$19.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 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
1h 20m 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 using a combination of White Hall Avenue, Robin Road, and Sheridan Road to reach your destination. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies entirely on local roads, requiring you to stay alert and engaged behind the wheel. There are no long, straight stretches to let your mind wander, as the road structure dictates a more technical driving experience. This creates a distinct feel compared to high-speed turnpikes, as you will be navigating the local landscape directly from start to finish.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on US 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and Sheridan Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near White Hall Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from White Hall, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 1h 20m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (White Hall Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Robin Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (AR 365S / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
590 ft
236 ft
Total Climb
540 ft
Total Descent
231 ft
Highest Point
590 ft
~65.5 mi in
Elevation Range
355 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 1h 20m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on US 270. 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 0.2 miles (White Hall Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Robin Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (AR 365S / Sheridan 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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