Asheville to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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