Baltimore to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

965.2 miles 1553.3 km · straight line
1102.5 miles actual route 1774.3 km · driving distance
20h 15min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Hot Springs?

The distance from Baltimore to Hot Springs is 965.2 miles (1553.3 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1102.5 miles, taking about 20h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 15min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 18min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~26h 20min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 322 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM