Clinton, Iowa to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

530.5 miles 853.7 km · straight line
636.5 miles estimated 1024.4 km · driving distance
12h 48min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
198° SSW bearing direction

How far is Clinton, Iowa from Hot Springs?

The distance from Clinton, Iowa to Hot Springs is 530.5 miles (853.7 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located SSW of Clinton, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 636.5 miles, taking about 12h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Clinton, Iowa in Iowa 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clinton, Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 48min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 22min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 38min $76–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clinton, Iowa & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Clinton, Iowa
41.84°N, 90.19°W
America/Chicago
179m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients