Edwardsville to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.7 miles 553.1 km · straight line
412.4 miles estimated 663.7 km · driving distance
8h 18min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Edwardsville from Hot Springs?

The distance from Edwardsville to Hot Springs is 343.7 miles (553.1 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located SSW of Edwardsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.4 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Edwardsville in Illinois 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. 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 Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 18min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 58min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 53min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edwardsville & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Edwardsville
38.81°N, 89.95°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients