Origin
Dierks, AR
Evening in Dierks on Thursday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dierks, AR
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Hot Springs, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, Main Avenue, Albert Pike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.22 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.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Dierks, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 39 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70 / Main Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 1h 41m with 58% 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 70 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 65.5 miles (US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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 70 / Main Avenue
Turn right onto US 70 / Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
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US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Navigation decision point
4
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road
Navigation decision point
4
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
3
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
US 70B; US 270B / West Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B / West Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 39 mi | 58m |
| Main Avenue | 26.5 mi | 39m |
| Albert Pike Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hobson Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 39 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dierks, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto US 70
26 mi
·
39 min
·
Main Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 70
39 mi
·
58 min
·
US 70
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Albert Pike Road
5
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hobson Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
3rd Street
7
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
8
Continue on US 70B; US 270B
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
9
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 33.9 miles from Dierks, AR, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 50m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hot Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dierks, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dierks, AR
This is one driving day of about 67.7 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Dierks, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 39 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Dierks, AR · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Dierks, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.22 one way
$20.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.22 | $22.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Thursday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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 41m 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 Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, Main Avenue, Albert Pike Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Dierks, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.22 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.
The drive from Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 1h 41m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 65.5 miles (US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dierks, AR to Hot Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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