Origin
Nashville, AR
Night in Nashville on Friday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, AR to Hot Springs, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
69.3 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashville, AR
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Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
The drive from Nashville, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, East 13th Street, Mine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.47 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.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from Nashville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Nashville, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 39 miles.
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 around 0.2 miles in near US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nashville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 1h 51m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AR 27 / Mine Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.1 miles (US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass
Turn right onto US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 27 / Mine Street
Turn left onto AR 27 / Mine Street
Navigation decision point
4
67.1 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
|
US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road
Navigation decision point
4
68.4 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
3
68.6 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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US 70B; US 270B / West Grand Avenue
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B / West Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 39 mi | 58m |
| East 13th Street | 14.4 mi | 25m |
| Mine Street | 12.7 mi | 22m |
| Albert Pike Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hobson Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Issac C Perkins Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 39 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 278; US 371
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Issac C Perkins Bypass
3
Turn left onto AR 27
13 mi
·
22 min
·
Mine Street
4
Continue on AR 27
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
5
Continue on AR 19; AR 27
14 mi
·
25 min
·
East 13th Street
6
Continue on US 70
39 mi
·
58 min
·
US 70
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Albert Pike Road
8
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hobson Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
3rd Street
10
Turn right onto US 70B; US 270B
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
11
Continue on US 70B; US 270B
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
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 34.6 miles from Nashville, AR, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 59m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hot Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Nashville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nashville, AR
This is one driving day of about 69.3 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Nashville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 39 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Nashville, AR · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Nashville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hot Springs, AR
The final approach into Hot Springs, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.47 one way
$20.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Hot Springs, AR
Night in Hot Springs on Friday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Glenwood, AR
35 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
3 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
1h 51m 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 Nashville, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, East 13th Street, Mine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Nashville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.47 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 Nashville, AR to Hot Springs, AR is easy. At 1h 51m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 278; US 371 / Issac C Perkins Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AR 27 / Mine Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.1 miles (US 70B; US 270B / Albert Pike Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nashville, AR to Hot Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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