Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Afternoon in Hot Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Booneville, AR
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
96.4 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Siarhei Nester
Booneville, AR
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Booneville, AR covers 96.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 7, East Broadway, West Pennington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on AR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.74 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
48.2 miles from Hot Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Booneville, AR covers 96.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m, 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 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,120 ft
338 ft
Total Climb
1,610 ft
Total Descent
1,698 ft
Highest Point
1,120 ft
~48.2 mi in
Elevation Range
782 ft
Notable High Points
1,120 ft at ~48.2 miles
+679 ft prominence
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 AR 7 / Central Avenue.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Booneville, AR is easy. At 2h 8m with 47% 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 7.3 miles (AR 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 52.2 miles (AR 7): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 7 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto AR 7 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
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~11m in
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AR 7
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
52.2 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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AR 7
At end of road, turn right onto AR 7
Navigation decision point
4
52.4 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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AR 7; AR 10 / South Scenic 7 Drive
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7; AR 10 / South Scenic 7 Drive
Navigation decision point
4
52.7 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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AR 10 / West Pennington Street
Turn left onto AR 10 / West Pennington Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 7 | 45.1 mi | 51m |
| East Broadway | 23.9 mi | 36m |
| West Pennington Street | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Park Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Central Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Scenic 7 Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 7
— 45.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Booneville, AR.
1
Start on US 70B; US 270B
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto AR 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on AR 7
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Park Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
297 ft
·
3 sec
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AR 7
5
Continue on AR 7
45 mi
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50 min
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AR 7
6
At end of road, turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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AR 7
7
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7; AR 10
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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South Scenic 7 Drive
8
Turn left onto AR 10
11 mi
·
16 min
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West Pennington Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto AR 10
8.7 mi
·
12 min
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Main Street
10
Continue on AR 10
24 mi
·
36 min
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East Broadway
11
Arrive at destination
AR 10
Trip Plan
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 48.2 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 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 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Booneville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 96.4 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hot Springs, 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.
The longest stretch is on AR 7 for about 45.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.2 mi from Hot Springs, AR · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 48.2 miles from Hot Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Booneville, AR
The final approach into Booneville, 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 Booneville, 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
$14.74 one way
$29.47 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $16.16 | $32.33 |
| premium | $4.61 | $17.50 | $34.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.42 | $42.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.50 | $6.17 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Booneville, AR
Afternoon in Booneville on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
20 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
2h 8m 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 Booneville, AR covers 96.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 7, East Broadway, West Pennington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.2 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 $14.74 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 Booneville, AR is easy. At 2h 8m with 47% 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 7.3 miles (AR 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 52.2 miles (AR 7): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hot Springs, AR to Booneville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 338 ft to 1,120 ft elevation with about 1,610 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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