Origin
Hot Springs, AR
Night in Hot Springs on Thursday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hot Springs, AR to Pea Ridge, AR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
217.9 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Pea Ridge, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hot Springs, AR to Pea Ridge, AR covers 217.9 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, I 40, AR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.7 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.91 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
109 miles from Hot Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 217.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 3m highway drive covering 217.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.7 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 7 / Central 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 4h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 14 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
|
AR 7 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto AR 7 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
AR 7
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
AR 7
At end of road, turn right onto AR 7
Navigation decision point
6
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 78
Toward I-40
6
189 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
|
I 49; US 62; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 67.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 40 | 64.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| AR 7 | 45.1 mi | 51m |
| 4th Street | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Park Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Union Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 72 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 4.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 67.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs, AR and Pea Ridge, 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
·
AR 7
5
Continue on AR 7
45 mi
·
50 min
·
AR 7
6
At end of road, turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
AR 7
7
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7; AR 10
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
8
Continue on AR 7
14 mi
·
16 min
·
4th Street
9
Continue on AR 7
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North State Highway 7
10
Continue on AR 22
374 ft
·
9 sec
·
AR 22
11
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
12
Turn left onto US 64
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 64
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto Mission Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mission Road
15
Continue on Lakewood Drive
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lakewood Drive
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 78
Toward I-40
17
Merge onto I 40
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 40
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
19
Continue on I 49
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 49; US 71
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 49; US 71
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
23
Turn right onto AR 72
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on AR 72
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 72
25
Continue on AR 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Slack Street
26
Turn left onto AR 94
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Curtis Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
North Curtis Avenue
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 109 miles from Hot Springs, AR, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.7 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 48 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109 miles or 2h 5m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pea Ridge, 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.
+
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 217.9 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 49 for about 67.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109 mi from Hot Springs, AR · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109 miles from Hot Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.7 miles.
Arriving in Pea Ridge, AR
The final approach into Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, 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
$32.91 one way
$65.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $39.11 | $78.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.11 | $96.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.88 | $10.46 |
| Efficient EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.07 | $8.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.2 | 1 | $30.51 | $13.95 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Pea Ridge, AR
Night in Pea Ridge on Thursday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
3 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
4h 3m 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 Pea Ridge, AR covers 217.9 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, I 40, AR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109 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 $32.91 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Pea Ridge, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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