Boise to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1385.8 miles 2230.2 km · straight line
1662.9 miles estimated 2676.2 km · driving distance
33h 27min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Boise from Hot Springs?

The distance from Boise to Hot Springs is 1385.8 miles (2230.2 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located ESE of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1662.9 miles, taking about 33h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Boise 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 Boise to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 27min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 8min $133–$249* Budget
Train ~43h 29min $200–$582* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boise & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m 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 462 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients