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Trip from Newport, AR to Hot Springs, AR

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

142.4 mi

229 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

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

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city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Arkansas, United States

Newport, AR

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Downtown Hot Springs, AR, AR

Hot Springs, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newport, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 30, US 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.3 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.51 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

71.2 miles from Newport, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 37m highway drive covering 142.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.3 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 12 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 82.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near AR 14 / South State Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (AR 14 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (AR 17): Navigation decision point; at 85.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | AR 14 / South State Street

Turn right onto AR 14 / South State Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | AR 17

Turn left onto AR 17

Navigation decision point

5
85.9 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

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

Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward Texarkana
4
117.8 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | US 70

Take the exit onto US 70 toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Newport, AR to Hot Springs, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.

Texarkana

90.8 mi in | ~1h 36m | via I 30; US 67

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 82.3 mi 1h 24m
I 30 27 mi 29m
US 70 24.6 mi 31m
US 167 4.9 mi 6m
Malcolm Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
I 40 0.9 mi 1m
South State Street 0.7 mi 1m
AR 17 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 82.3 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 14

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 3rd Street
2

Continue on AR 14

1.1 mi · 1 min · Malcolm Avenue
3

Turn right onto AR 14

0.7 mi · 1 min · South State Street
4

Turn left onto AR 17

0.6 mi · 51 sec · AR 17
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
6

Merge onto I 57

82 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 57
7

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167
8

Take the exit onto US 167

4.9 mi · 6 min · US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67

24 mi · 26 min · I 30; US 67
Exit 138 Toward Texarkana Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 30; US 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 30; US 70
11

Take the exit onto US 70

25 mi · 31 min · US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Newport, AR, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.2 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hot Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Newport, 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 Newport, AR

This is one driving day of about 142.4 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newport, 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 82.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.2 mi from Newport, AR · 1h 14m into the drive

Downtown Haskell, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haskell, AR

71 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 71.2 miles from Newport, 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 82.3 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hot Springs, 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

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 near mile 142.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.51 one way

$43.01 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $23.61 $47.22
premium $4.56 $25.56 $51.12
diesel $5.61 $31.44 $62.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

North Little Rock, AR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Outlets of Little Rock - Tesla Supercharger

Little Rock, AR

Tesla

10 DCFC

Walmart 124 (Little Rock, AR)

Little Rock, AR

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Little Rock, AR Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - Stagecoach Rd

Little Rock, AR

IONNA

8 DCFC

Newport Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot

Newport, AR

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Gwatney Buick GMC

North Little Rock, AR

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Bryant AR

Bryant, AR

SHELL_RECHARGE

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 118

Benton, AR

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Blink Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1 IONNA: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 AUTEL: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.7 0 $14.95 $6.84
Efficient EV 35.6 0 $12.46 $5.70
EV Truck/SUV 57 0 $19.94 $9.11

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Newport, AR

Night in Newport on Tuesday

Local time

9:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hot Springs, AR

Night in Hot Springs on Tuesday

Local time

9:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Haskell, AR

71 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 37m 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 Newport, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 30, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Newport, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.51 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 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (AR 14 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (AR 17): Navigation decision point; at 85.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Newport, AR to Hot Springs, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.

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