Columbus, Ohio to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

668.8 miles 1076.4 km · straight line
777.5 miles actual route 1251.2 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Hot Springs?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Hot Springs is 668.8 miles (1076.4 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777.5 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM