Asheville to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

598.6 miles 963.4 km · straight line
718.4 miles estimated 1156.1 km · driving distance
14h 27min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Asheville from Hot Springs?

The distance from Asheville to Hot Springs is 598.6 miles (963.4 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located W of Asheville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 718.4 miles, taking about 14h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Asheville in North Carolina 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Asheville 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 Asheville to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 27min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 20min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 47min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Asheville & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Asheville
35.60°N, 82.55°W
America/New_York
649m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients