Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Afternoon in Hot Springs on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to De Witt, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
123.8 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
De Witt, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to De Witt, AR covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 270, US 165, US 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.9 miles on US 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.70 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 123.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 123.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 270 and US 165. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.9 miles on US 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and US 165. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 270B / Malvern Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 49m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 270B / Malvern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 270B / Malvern Avenue
Turn right onto US 270B / Malvern Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270 toward US 270 East: Malvern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 270
Turn right onto US 270
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
95.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
AR 152 / State Highway 152
Turn right onto AR 152 / State Highway 152
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 270 | 45.9 mi | 53m |
| US 165 | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| US 63 | 13.4 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 152 | 13.3 mi | 23m |
| University Drive | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| Malvern Road | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Malvern Avenue | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| US 65B | 4.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 45.9 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and De Witt, AR.
1
Start on US 70B; US 270B
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
2
Continue on US 70B; US 270B
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 270B
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Malvern Avenue
4
Continue on US 270
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Malvern Road
5
Take the exit onto US 270
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
6
Take the exit onto US 270
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 270
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
7
Turn right onto US 270
44 mi
·
50 min
·
US 270
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 530; US 65
1.0 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 530; US 65
10
Take the exit onto US 65B
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 65B
11
Turn left onto US 79B
13 mi
·
18 min
·
University Drive
12
Turn left onto US 63; US 79
13 mi
·
20 min
·
US 63; US 79
13
Turn right onto AR 152
13 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 152
14
Turn right onto US 165
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 165
15
Turn left onto AR 152
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto AR 1B
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
17
Arrive at destination
AR 1B
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.9 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Witt, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 123.8 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Hot Springs, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 270 for about 45.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.9 mi from Hot Springs, AR · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in De Witt, AR
The final approach into De Witt, 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 De Witt, 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
$18.70 one way
$37.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $22.22 | $44.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
De Witt, AR
Afternoon in De Witt on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sheridan, AR
62 mi in
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
2 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 49m 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 De Witt, AR covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 270, US 165, US 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.9 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 $18.70 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 49m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 270B / Malvern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Hot Springs, AR to De Witt, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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