Aurora, Illinois to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

563.3 miles 906.6 km · straight line
676 miles estimated 1087.9 km · driving distance
13h 36min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Hot Springs?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Hot Springs is 563.3 miles (906.6 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located SSW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676 miles, taking about 13h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 36min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 19min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 41min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients