U.S. Federal Route 270 runs east-west across Hot Springs County. This highway is in the northern tip of that county.
A by-pass around Malvern opened in early 2006. It is signed as U.S. Rt. 270. The orignial portion will become U.S. Rt. 270B. A connection to U.S. Rt. 270 on the north side of Malvern. For a short time U.S. Rt. 270 will run un-signed along I-30.* U.S. Rt. 270 passes through the following towns in Hot Springs County. Perla Malvern
Diamondhead U.S. Rt. 270 is multi-plexed in Hot Spring County. U.S. Rt. 67, at Malvern. U.S. Rt. 270 intersects the following highways in Hot Spring County. U.S. Rt. 67, near Malvern. Arkansas State Route 9, at Malvern. U.S. Rt. 67, at Malvern. Interstate 30, at Malvern. Arkansas State Route 51, near Malvern.