Durango to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Durango from Hot Springs?

The distance from Durango to Hot Springs is 850.7 miles (1369 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located E of Durango. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020.8 miles, taking about 20h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Durango 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 Durango 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.