Origin
Cedarville, AR
Evening in Cedarville on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedarville, AR to Hot Springs, AR
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
144.9 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedarville, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 144.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 270, US 71, I 540 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.1 miles on US 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.88 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
72.4 miles from Cedarville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 2m highway drive covering 144.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 270 and US 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.1 miles on US 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and US 71. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cedarville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 3h 2m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Little Rock
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock
3
8.4 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
10.1 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
4
22 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 71
Take the exit onto US 71 toward US 71 South: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 71 South: Texarkana
4
143.9 mi into trip
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~3h in
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US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 270 | 64.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| US 71 | 54.9 mi | 1h 7m |
| I 540 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| AR 59 | 8.2 mi | 16m |
| Albert Pike Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 40 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hobson Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 64.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedarville, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on AR 59
8.2 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 59
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock
3
Merge onto I 40
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
5
Continue on I 540; US 71
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 540; US 71
6
Take the exit onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 71
Toward US 71 South: Texarkana
7
Turn left onto US 71
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US 71
8
Turn left onto US 270
64 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 270
9
Continue on US 270B
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Albert Pike Road
10
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hobson Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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3rd Street
12
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
13
Continue on US 70B; US 270B
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
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 72.4 miles from Cedarville, AR, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.1 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 miles or 1h 34m 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 29m
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 Cedarville, 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 Cedarville, AR
This is one driving day of about 144.9 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedarville, 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 US 270 for about 64.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.4 mi from Cedarville, AR · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from Cedarville, 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 64.1 miles.
Arriving in Hot Springs, AR
The final approach into Hot Springs, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hot Springs, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.88 one way
$43.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.02 | $48.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.99 | $63.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.21 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.27 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Evening in Hot Springs on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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 2m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cedarville, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 144.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 270, US 71, I 540. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 miles from Cedarville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cedarville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 3h 2m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cedarville, AR to Hot Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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