Austin, Texas to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

400.5 miles 644.6 km · straight line
480.3 miles actual route 773 km · driving distance
8h 23min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Hot Springs?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Hot Springs is 400.5 miles (644.6 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 480.3 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 23min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 4min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~7h 58min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM