Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Lepanto, AR

Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

197.9 mi

318 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 52m ★

6 AM

4h 5m

8 AM

4h 31m

10 AM

4h 14m

12 PM

4h 11m

3 PM

4h 15m

5 PM

4h 30m

8 PM

3h 57m

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

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Hot Springs, AR

Siarhei Nester

Trip Overview

The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Lepanto, AR covers 197.9 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, US 70, West Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

98.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 4m highway drive covering 197.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 80 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 80 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 70. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.2 miles in near US 70.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 197.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.2 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

56 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...

57.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis

186.7 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | AR 14

Take the exit onto AR 14 toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin

197.8 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Hot Springs, AR and Lepanto, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Parkin.

Memphis

56 mi in | ~1h 7m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

57.6 mi in | ~1h 9m | via I 57; US 167

Parkin

186.7 mi in | ~3h 44m | via AR 14

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	80 mi	1h 21m
US 70	26.9 mi	30m
West Grand Avenue	24.2 mi	30m
State Highway 14	22.2 mi	33m
AR 14	14.1 mi	23m
West Jackson Street	12.3 mi	18m
Main Street	6.1 mi	9m
I 30	4.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 80 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 70B; US 270B

82 ft · 8 sec · West Grand Avenue

Continue on US 70B; US 270B

24 mi · 30 min · West Grand Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

27 mi · 30 min · US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167

Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

52 mi · 52 min · I 57; US 64; US 167

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward AR 14: Waldenburg

Turn right onto AR 14

8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 14

Continue on AR 14; AR 37

4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street

Continue on AR 14

6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

Continue on AR 14

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

Continue on AR 14

12 mi · 18 min · West Jackson Street

Continue on AR 14

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

Take the ramp onto AR 14

4.0 mi · 4 min · AR 14

Take the exit onto AR 14

0.2 mi · 36 sec · AR 14

Toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin

Turn left onto AR 75; AR 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · AR 75; AR 14

Continue on AR 14; AR 140

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Nathan Street

Turn left onto AR 14; AR 140

9.8 mi · 17 min · AR 14; AR 140

Turn right onto AR 135

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Greenwood Avenue

Turn left

70 ft · 5 sec

Turn left

196 ft · 14 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 98.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 98.9 miles or 1h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lepanto, 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 197.9 miles and 4h 4m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 80 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.9 mi from Hot Springs, AR · 1h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

99 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.

Arriving in Lepanto, AR

The final approach into Lepanto, 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 Lepanto, AR.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.25 one way

$60.51 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$33.18	$66.37
premium	$4.61	$35.92	$71.84
diesel	$5.64	$43.97	$87.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.4	$20.78	$9.50
Efficient EV	49.5	$17.32	$7.92
EV Truck/SUV	79.2	$27.71	$12.67

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hot Springs, AR

Morning in Hot Springs on Monday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lepanto, AR

Morning in Lepanto on Monday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

4 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

4h 4m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Lepanto, AR covers 197.9 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, US 70, West Grand Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.9 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 $30.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Hot Springs, AR and Lepanto, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Parkin.

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