Castle Rock to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

732.5 miles 1178.9 km · straight line
879.1 miles estimated 1414.7 km · driving distance
17h 41min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Castle Rock from Hot Springs?

The distance from Castle Rock to Hot Springs is 732.5 miles (1178.9 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located ESE of Castle Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 879.1 miles, taking about 17h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Castle Rock in Colorado 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 Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 41min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 13min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 59min $105–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Castle Rock & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Castle Rock
39.37°N, 104.86°W
America/Denver
1897m 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 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients