Albuquerque to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

771.8 miles 1242.1 km · straight line
853.3 miles actual route 1373.2 km · driving distance
15h 8min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Hot Springs?

The distance from Albuquerque to Hot Springs is 771.8 miles (1242.1 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.3 miles, taking about 15h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Hot Springs in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Hot Springs. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 8min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 10min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~19h 40min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM