Canyonlands to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

970.3 miles 1561.5 km · straight line
1164.3 miles estimated 1873.8 km · driving distance
23h 25min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Canyonlands from Hot Springs?

The distance from Canyonlands to Hot Springs is 970.3 miles (1561.5 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located E of Canyonlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1164.3 miles, taking about 23h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Canyonlands in Utah 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 Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 25min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 6min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 27min $140–$408* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canyonlands & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m 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 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients