Origin
Hope, AR
Evening in Hope on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, AR to Hot Springs, AR
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
87.4 mi
141 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, AR
Thirdman
Hot Springs, AR
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hope to Hot Springs, you are in for an 87.4-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily complete the drive without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting about $12 for fuel will cover your transit across this portion of Arkansas. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, the trip keeps you firmly within the local area. It is a straightforward, practical drive that serves as an efficient way to move between these two Arkansas cities.
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
43.7 miles from Hope, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via South Hazel Street, AR 7, and Valley Street, which keeps your focus on the road throughout the duration. There is no long-distance highway stretch here, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on South Hazel Street. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the drive feels more technical and involved than a standard high-speed commute. Stay alert for frequent turns as you transition between the various local roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Hazel Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hope, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hope, AR to Hot Springs, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Hazel Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AR 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Hazel Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto South Hazel Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hazel Street
3
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
4
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
46 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs
6
Continue on Valley Street
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Valley Street
7
Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
371 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
8
Continue on West Grand Avenue
348 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
9
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule. With no designated stops required for a drive of this length, you can easily complete the entire 87.4 miles in one go. Keep in mind that because you are sticking to local roads, your travel time may be more sensitive to local traffic patterns than a highway route would be. My best tip is to double-check your navigation before pulling out of Hope, as the reliance on South Hazel Street and AR 7 requires paying close attention to turn-by-turn directions. Use your $12 fuel budget to ensure you are topped off before you leave, as local roads often lack the frequent service stations found on major interstates.
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 43.7 miles from Hope, AR, or about 43m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 43m 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 14m
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 Hope, 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 Hope, AR
This is one driving day of about 87.4 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hope, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.7 mi from Hope, AR · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.7 miles from Hope, 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
$13.36 one way
$26.72 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| premium | $4.61 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.42 | $38.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
6:25 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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Hope, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Hazel Street, AR 7, Valley Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Hope, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.36 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 Hope, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hope, AR to Hot Springs, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hope, AR to Hot Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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