Origin
Yellville, AR
Afternoon in Yellville on Saturday
Local time
3:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yellville, 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
3h 58m
Distance
176.4 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yellville, AR
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Hot Springs, AR
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
The drive from Yellville, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 176.4 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 65, US 70, State Highway 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.3 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.64 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
88.2 miles from Yellville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 86.3 mi | 1h 52m |
| US 70 | 42.8 mi | 50m |
| State Highway 14 | 23.5 mi | 41m |
| I 430 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| AR 27 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| US 62 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 86.3 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yellville, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on US 62; US 412
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 62; US 412
2
Turn right onto AR 14
24 mi
·
41 min
·
State Highway 14
3
Turn straight onto AR 27
11 mi
·
18 min
·
AR 27
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
64 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
US 65
5
Take the exit onto US 65
22 mi
·
22 min
·
US 65
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 430: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 430
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
18 mi
·
19 min
·
US 70
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 70
25 mi
·
31 min
·
US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
10
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
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 88.2 miles from Yellville, AR, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 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 39 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 2h 15m 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 19m
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 Yellville, 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 Yellville, AR
This is one driving day of about 176.4 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Yellville, 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 US 65 for about 86.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from Yellville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 34.4 and 151.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
34.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
4
98.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
|
US 65
Take the exit onto US 65
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
120.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 430: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 430: Texarkana
8
133.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
4
151.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.64 one way
$53.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.95 | $77.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.52 | $8.47 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.70 | $11.29 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Afternoon in Hot Springs on Saturday
Local time
3:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
88 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
1 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
3h 58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
176.4 mi in 3h 58m, mostly highway — 86.3 mi of that is on US 65.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.3 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 34.4 miles in near US 65.
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 3h 58m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.4 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 98.8 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 120.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,457 ft
277 ft
Total Climb
1,368 ft
Total Descent
1,405 ft
Highest Point
1,457 ft
~50.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,181 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 176.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.3 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.4 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 98.8 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 120.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Hot Springs, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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