Origin
Clarksville, AR
Evening in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
7:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, AR to Hot Springs, AR
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksville, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 98.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Highway 7, I 40, AR 7 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.8 miles on South State Highway 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.07 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Clarksville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 98.6 miles, with most of the trip on South State Highway 7 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.8 miles on South State Highway 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Highway 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
519 ft
369 ft
Total Climb
150 ft
Total Descent
96 ft
Highest Point
519 ft
~4.1 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South State Highway 7 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 64
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 64
Turn left onto US 64
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Turn right onto AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Highway 7 | 44.8 mi | 50m |
| I 40 | 19.1 mi | 19m |
| AR 7 South | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Park Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| South Arkansas Avenue | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| US 64 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Rogers Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South State Highway 7
— 44.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on AR 103
90 ft
·
9 sec
·
North College Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 64; AR 103
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto AR 103
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rogers Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East
5
Merge onto I 40
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 78
Toward US 64
7
Turn left onto US 64
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64
8
Continue on US 64; Hwy 326
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arkansas Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North State Highway 7
11
Continue on AR 7
14 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 7 South
12
Continue on AR 7; AR 10
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
13
Turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
AR 7
14
Turn left onto AR 7
45 mi
·
50 min
·
South State Highway 7
15
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Park Avenue
16
Continue on AR 7
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Park Avenue
17
Continue on AR 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
429 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
19
Continue on US 70B; US 270B
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Clarksville, AR, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
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 Clarksville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Clarksville, AR
This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on South State Highway 7 for about 44.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 mi from Clarksville, AR · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49.3 miles from Clarksville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$15.07 one way
$30.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $16.53 | $33.07 |
| premium | $4.61 | $17.90 | $35.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Evening in Hot Springs on Sunday
Local time
7:15 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
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 57m 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 Clarksville, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 98.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Highway 7, I 40, AR 7 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.3 miles from Clarksville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Clarksville, AR to Hot Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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