Columbia, Missouri to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Hot Springs?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Hot Springs is 309.9 miles (498.7 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located S of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.4 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Hot Springs in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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.