Clearwater to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clearwater from Hot Springs?

The distance from Clearwater to Hot Springs is 755 miles (1215 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located NW of Clearwater. By car, the driving distance is approximately 906 miles, taking about 18h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Clearwater in Florida 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 Clearwater 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.