Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Afternoon in Hot Springs on Thursday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Arkadelphia, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Arkadelphia, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 35.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, North 10th Street, Caddo Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 35.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 31.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 7 / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 7 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AR 7 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto AR 7 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 31.6 mi | 37m |
| North 10th Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Caddo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 31.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Arkadelphia, AR.
1
Start on US 70B; US 270B
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto AR 7
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on AR 7
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Central Avenue
4
Continue on US 67; AR 7
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
5
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Caddo Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Arkadelphia, AR
Afternoon in Arkadelphia on Thursday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Hot Springs, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 35.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, North 10th Street, Caddo Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.38 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 Hot Springs, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 7 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hot Springs, AR to Arkadelphia, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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