Amarillo to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

499.8 miles 804.4 km · straight line
599.8 miles estimated 965.3 km · driving distance
12h 4min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Hot Springs?

The distance from Amarillo to Hot Springs is 499.8 miles (804.4 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located E of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 599.8 miles, taking about 12h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Hot Springs in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Hot Springs. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amarillo to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 4min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 29min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 41min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients