The drive from Harrison, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 157.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stone Street, South State Highway 7, Wilson Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.2 miles on Stone Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.82 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
78.8 miles from Harrison, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 157.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Harrison, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 157.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stone Street is the longest continuous segment at about 56.2 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 South Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrison, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 3h 35m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 7 / West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 7 / South Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 7 / West Central Avenue
Turn right onto AR 7 / West Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 7 / South Pine Street
Turn left onto AR 7 / South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.2 mi into trip|~29m in|AR 7 / Stone Street
Turn left onto AR 7 / Stone Street
Navigation decision point
4
150.3 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|AR 7 / Park Avenue
Enter roundabout onto AR 7 / Park Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Stone Street
56.2 mi
1h 23m
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi
50m
Wilson Avenue
18.2 mi
27m
AR 7 South
14.4 mi
16m
North Arkansas Avenue
9.9 mi
14m
Park Avenue
6.2 mi
9m
Market Street
4.2 mi
6m
Central Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Stone Street
— 56.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on West Stephenson Avenue
78 ft·7 sec·West Stephenson Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
303 ft·11 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto AR 7
0.6 mi·57 sec·South Pine Street
5
Continue on AR 7
18 mi·27 min·Wilson Avenue
6
Turn left onto AR 7
56 mi·1 hr 23 min·Stone Street
7
Continue on AR 7
0.8 mi·1 min·Camp Street
8
Turn right onto AR 7
4.2 mi·6 min·Market Street
9
Continue on AR 7
9.9 mi·14 min·North 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
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 78.8 miles from Harrison, AR, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.2 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 35 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.8 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
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 Harrison, 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 Harrison, AR
This is one driving day of about 157.7 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Harrison, 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 Stone Street for about 56.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.8 mi from Harrison, AR
· 1h 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 157.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.82 one way
$47.63 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$26.14
$52.29
premium
$4.56
$28.31
$56.61
diesel
$5.61
$34.82
$69.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.3
0
$16.56
$7.57
Efficient EV
39.4
0
$13.80
$6.31
EV Truck/SUV
63.1
0
$22.08
$10.09
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Harrison, AR
Morning
in Harrison on Friday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Morning
in Hot Springs on Friday
Local time
10:58 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 35m 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 Harrison, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 157.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stone Street, South State Highway 7, Wilson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.8 miles from Harrison, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.82 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 Harrison, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 3h 35m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 7 / West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 7 / South Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harrison, AR to Hot Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
