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Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Alexander, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

40.7 mi

65 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hot Springs, AR, AR

Hot Springs, AR

Jimmy Liao

Downtown Alexander, AR, AR

Alexander, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Alexander, AR covers 40.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Grand Avenue, US 70, North Alexander Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on West Grand Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Alexander, AR covers 40.7 miles and takes about 50m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Grand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 24.2 miles in near US 70.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.2 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.7 miles (Alexander Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
24.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
39.5 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward AR 111: Alexander

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 111: Alexander
5
40.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | Alexander Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Alexander Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Grand Avenue 24.2 mi 30m
US 70 15.4 mi 17m
North Alexander Road 0.4 mi <1m
North Walnut Street 0.1 mi <1m
Alexander Road 0.1 mi <1m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.1 mi <1m
Alexander Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Grand Avenue — 24.2 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Alexander, AR.

1

Start on US 70B; US 270B

82 ft · 8 sec · West Grand Avenue
2

Continue on US 70B; US 270B

24 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue
3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

15 mi · 17 min · US 70
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward AR 111: Alexander
5

Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
6

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 32 sec
7

Turn slight right

205 ft · 9 sec
8

Turn slight right onto AR 111

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Alexander Road
9

Continue on AR 111

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Walnut Street
10

Continue on AR 111

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Alexander Road
11

Keep slight left at fork onto Alexander Street

83 ft · 2 sec · Alexander Street
12

Arrive at destination

Alexander Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.3 mi from Hot Springs, AR · 25m into the drive

Downtown Kentucky, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kentucky, AR

20 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

Shannon Hills, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kentucky, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Hot Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alexander, AR

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Alexander, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.15 one way

$12.29 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $6.75 $13.50
premium $4.56 $7.31 $14.61
diesel $5.61 $8.99 $17.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63
EV Truck/SUV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.60

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hot Springs, AR

Morning in Hot Springs on Saturday

Local time

6:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:36AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 17 at 11:54PM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Alexander, AR

Morning in Alexander on Saturday

Local time

6:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 44% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:36AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 17 at 11:54PM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

76°F

Kentucky, AR

20 mi in

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

50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Alexander, AR covers 40.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Grand Avenue, US 70, North Alexander Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Hot Springs, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.15 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 50m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 24.2 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.7 miles (Alexander Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Hot Springs, AR to Alexander, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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