Hot Springs National Park
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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...
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40m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haskell, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Little Rock, AR
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The drive from Haskell, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 31.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 67, I 30, AR 229 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on US 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 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
15.9 miles from Haskell, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
This is a 40m highway drive covering 31.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 67 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.8 miles on US 67.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and I 30. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near US 67 / US Highway 67.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (US 67 / US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto US 67 / US Highway 67
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward I 630
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 67 | 23.8 mi | 26m |
| I 30 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| AR 229 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 67 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Kennedy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haskell, AR and Little Rock, AR.
Start on Kennedy Street
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Continue on AR 229
At end of road, turn right onto US 67
Take the ramp onto US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
Take the exit
Continue on I 630
Take the exit
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Turn right onto State Capitol
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 31.7 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Haskell, 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 Haskell, AR
This is one driving day of about 31.7 miles and 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Haskell, AR · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Haskell, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| premium | $4.61 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger
North Little Rock, AR
16 DCFC
Outlets of Little Rock - Tesla Supercharger
Little Rock, AR
10 DCFC
Little Rock, AR Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR
8 DCFC
Walmart 124 (Little Rock, AR)
Little Rock, AR
8 DCFC
Everett Ford
Bentoin, AR
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 118
Benton, AR
4 DCFC
Bryant AR
Bryant, AR
4 DCFC
Campbell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Benton, AR
2 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Haskell on Monday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Little Rock on Monday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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