The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Marked Tree, AR covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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 $28.38 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
93.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 187.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 187.9 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 22 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.2 miles in near US 70.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 51.1 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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24.2 mi into trip|~30m in|US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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51.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|I 30; US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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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...
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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
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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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hot Springs, AR and Marked Tree, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Memphis
56 mi in|~1h 7m|via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
57.6 mi in|~1h 9m|via I 57; US 167
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
West Jackson Street
12.3 mi
18m
Main Street
6.1 mi
9m
I 30
4.9 mi
6m
AR 14
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 80 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Marked Tree, AR.
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Start on US 70B; US 270B
82 ft·8 sec·West Grand Avenue
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Continue on US 70B; US 270B
24 mi·30 min·West Grand Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
27 mi·30 min·US 70
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi·49 sec·I 30; US 67
5
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
1.6 mi·2 min·US 67; US 167
Exit 143BToward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
8
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
52 mi·52 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward AR 14: Waldenburg
10
Turn right onto AR 14
8.4 mi·12 min·State Highway 14
11
Continue on AR 14; AR 37
4.1 mi·6 min·Amagon Street
12
Continue on AR 14
6.1 mi·9 min·Main Street
13
Continue on AR 14
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 14
14
Continue on AR 14
12 mi·18 min·West Jackson Street
15
Continue on AR 14
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 14
16
Take the ramp onto AR 14
4.0 mi·4 min·AR 14
17
Take the exit onto AR 14
0.2 mi·36 sec·AR 14
Toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin
18
Turn left onto AR 75; AR 14
0.8 mi·1 min·AR 75; AR 14
19
Turn right onto AR 149
0.1 mi·14 sec·Frisco Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
432 ft·12 sec·Elm Street
21
Turn right onto Railroad Street
48 ft·2 sec·Railroad Street
22
Arrive at destination
Railroad Street
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 93.9 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 1h 47m 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 41 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.9 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marked Tree, 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 187.9 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 93.9 mi from Hot Springs, AR
· 1h 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 93.9 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 Marked Tree, AR
The final approach into Marked Tree, 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 Marked Tree, 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.38 one way
$56.75 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.15
$62.30
premium
$4.56
$33.73
$67.45
diesel
$5.61
$41.49
$82.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.4
0
$19.73
$9.02
Efficient EV
47
0
$16.44
$7.52
EV Truck/SUV
75.2
0
$26.31
$12.03
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Morning
in Hot Springs on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Marked Tree, AR
Morning
in Marked Tree on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Jacksonville, AR
94 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
3h 46m 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 Marked Tree, AR covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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 93.9 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 $28.38 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.2 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.1 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hot Springs, AR and Marked Tree, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
