Charlotte to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

693.7 miles 1116.4 km · straight line
807 miles actual route 1298.8 km · driving distance
15h 8min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Hot Springs?

The distance from Charlotte to Hot Springs is 693.7 miles (1116.4 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located W of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 807 miles, taking about 15h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 8min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 10min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~19h 40min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM