Denver to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

749.6 miles 1206.3 km · straight line
939.2 miles actual route 1511.5 km · driving distance
16h 34min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Hot Springs?

The distance from Denver to Hot Springs is 749.6 miles (1206.3 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located ESE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939.2 miles, taking about 16h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Denver 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 Denver to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 34min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 53min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~21h 32min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM