Bloomington, Indiana to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

483.6 miles 778.2 km · straight line
580.2 miles estimated 933.8 km · driving distance
11h 40min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
230° SW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Hot Springs?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Hot Springs is 483.6 miles (778.2 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located SW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.2 miles, taking about 11h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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. 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 40min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 0min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 5min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients